Its more likely the starter than the flywheel, but always a concern when you can hear the starter spinning. You should be able to pick a starter up from your local parts store for less than $200, plus core if its a rebuilt one.

 

There's a place where I live that rebuilds starters for 60 bucks. Maybe you have a place like that close by. Something to keep in mind if it is the starter and the solenoid is not replaceable.

 

i just got off the phone w/ some parts stores by me.. strauss 220 w /old one.. autozone 185 w/ old one and i have to wait 3 days for it..... pepboys.. dont even carry it...

i don't know of any places in nyc that rebuild starters... i am right now just praying that its not the flywheel.. if it is i am totally screwed

 

Did you ask about the solenoid? Call a couple of local mechanics and ask if they know of anyone who rebuilds starters. Odds are there's someone close.

 

the solenoid is attached to the starter... most places i called said that its all one piece and can't be separated.... go figure

 

Actually if it is the flywheel it may not be a big deal. If there are just a couple of teeth missing you probably won't run into the problem very often.

 

i'll test it when i get home tonight and if it is the flywheel.. when it comes time to do the clutch i'll change it out.. but i'll just leave it if i can move the car a bit and get it to start...... this is just stressing me out because my warranty expired less than 3 months ago on this crap lol

 

That's always how it works...doesn't matter what it is. Once the warranty runs out, it breaks.

 

haha yep thats soo true... if its the flywheel i'll deal w/ it until i change my clutch. .if its the starter... well guess i gotta suck it up and in this economy buy one...

 

You could give Shokan a call and see what they charge for one. I bought a control fan module from them about a month ago and haven't had any issues. They know their stuff too.