Grinding noise-starter...

[DeNguyen]

So I am looking to buy another NSX. I came across one that I am really interested in, but the owner says that every once in a while, the car will make a loud grinding noise at start up. I suppose 1/15 starts this will happen.
Anyway, my question is if this is a common problem as I have never experienced it with my previous NSX. And if so, is it a cheap fix (ie $300 starter?)?? If this grinding happened to damage the flywheel, what would be symptons of missing teeth?

Any info would be helpful. Thanx in advance!

 

[NSXTech]

The odds are clearly against the flywheel. It has something like twenty times the number of teeth and they are made of a softer steel than the starter drive gear. You can remove the starter and inspect the flywheel thru the opening, with a mirror and see the tips of the damaged teeth.
And there is no 300. starter for an NSX, but I believe there is a 650. starter for an NSX.

MB

 

[DeNguyen]

what are the symptoms, effects of a bad flywheel?

 

[drew]

MB

If there are a few chipped teeth on the flywheel: won't the starter grind away at the flywheel as it engages time to time?


Drew
It is surprising to me that the NSX doesn't have a starter cut when the engine is running...