the starter bendix hitting the flywheel

 

That sounds...terrible. How do I check and is there a usual fix for it?

Thank you for the help!
Benjamin

 

my car has done it but not continuously, I just ignore it. If the starter goes, I'll remove it and get it fixed. The noise is probably the starter gear. .

 

Oh good...was concerned I might have to mess with the flywheel...yes very short duration and only occasionally

 

The bendix is the gear end of the starter. If left unattended too long it can chew up the teeth on the flywheel. I've replaced maybe 10 starters but not on an xj6. They are usually held in with 2 bolts and an electrical connection. David at everydayxj.com will have used ones for a reasonable cost. Don't have to rush but if it persists you definitely want to get it taken care of. Starters are easy, flywheel are not.

Jeff

 

when you hear the sound, back off the ignition switch to off inmediately, then try again.

 

 

Yeah!!!

1. Bendix is a proprietary name for a starter drive. But, the drive in the S series jaguars are not Bendix. Ford used that system from early on in to the 50's. I have xamples in my bins.

2. The drive in the Jaguars here is more complex.. And, I see /hear I as a failoure to disengage. Wear, dirt or both!

3. Driver error. For sure a possibility!! My dear departed had issues with that. her thought was that the starter be engaged for an extended time to make sure the engine was well started and would not stall!! I swapped out more than one starter because of that !! Oh, well, I had my faults. ...