Starter broke off the engine
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Starter broke off the engine
I have a 98 Discovery. Was driving 70 mph when I heard, and felt, a thunk immediately followed by black smoke. Pulled over to see a puddle of what I thought was oil. After tow home I saw the starter completely off the engine block caught up in the suspension.
Both flanges completely snapped. Anyone know what could cause such a thing to happen? Thanks.
Both flanges completely snapped. Anyone know what could cause such a thing to happen? Thanks.
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I think the teeth would be ground to hell if the starter engaged while you were on the freeway. Check the teeth on the flywheel too.
I'm sort of at a loss as to what could have happened. Mike could be right about the loose bolts ; every time you started it, the starter was jerking against the flanges until they just got weak and broke.
I'm sort of at a loss as to what could have happened. Mike could be right about the loose bolts ; every time you started it, the starter was jerking against the flanges until they just got weak and broke.