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WickedGen3 · 03-24-2003, 07:41 PM

this happens from time to time.. its been going on for the past 2 months.. when i start my car.. sometimes the engine don't start.. but i get this weird noise.. like grinding metal.. and sometimes it just starts up normally.. however.. these couple of weeks its been happening more often.. i have already replaced the starter/battery.. i mean.. what else could be causing that noise.. its freaking me out !.. i checked w/ some friends of mine.. they said it could be a bad fly wheel? .. can that be? how much to replace that fly wheel if it is the problem.. is it hard to do by myself? or should i take it to a mehcanic.. i'm not fimiliar with the car as much... thanks guys for any type of information that you can spare..

Wicked Gen 3

dscodone · 03-24-2003, 07:45 PM

sounds like flywheel to me

WickedGen3 · 03-24-2003, 09:59 PM

i was thinking it was the flywheel.. but how much will it cost to do that repair.. is it do-able by myself? anyone?

dscodone · 03-25-2003, 04:26 PM

u must pull the transmission out and then replace flywheel i would recommend a machanic do the work

WickedGen3 · 03-26-2003, 09:58 PM

does the fly wheel affect the driving.. or it just affects the starting of the car.. thanks.. if its not that big of a deal then i'll do it when i get the $$ .. i'm short on cash now.. and i need to save.. probably until the summer time i should get enough ..

if anyone can tell me if it don't affect the driving then i'll replace it when i have the cash.. thanks in advance guys

Wicked Gen 3

dscodone · 03-27-2003, 11:25 AM

u might hear a pinging noise while driving but u should be ok .. might need new starter when u replace the flywheel

codone

WickedGen3 · 03-27-2003, 03:41 PM

came back from the mechanic ( my friend's uncle ) wow he said it was the fly wheel.. its confirmed he said not to do anything yet.. and plus its not happening as much so i don't think i need to worry.. what are the conditions that i will have to be worrying.. hope its not when i go to my car and it won't start.. lol.. but now i know what the problem is and just saving up som $$ he gave me an estimate over 500.. so either i want to keep the camry or just leave it and drive it until it breaks and just junk it he said.. so i'll probably save up and do the fly wheel replacement.. i mean the camry's are made to last.. so i'll keep this one =)

later guys.. thanks for the info

Wicked Gen 3
Joey