1992 Ford Tempo Starter Problem

1992 FORD TEMPO
193,655 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BIG J
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I recently been having starter problems. I took it down and had it repair. The repair guy charged $45 bucks. Did not work and not sure what he did. I personally took it back down and changed the coil and the baring. I used my jumper cable to test it. It spins fine and the bendix goes forward great. I got it back in. It started the engine. The second try it worked. The third time it engages but does not start the car. Now sometimes it starts after a while of trying. What could be a possible reason for this? Any suggestion would be appreciated. I would hate to buy a new started and thats not the problem. Have a new battery(13 plates).
May 7, 2009 at 9:15 AM
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FIXITMR
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sounds like your drive gear is slipping!it's 1 way clutch and when failing can work sometimes and not others. i was shocked to find out that parts stores are not stocking these items anymore! so you may have to dig around! you could also get a boneyard starter at a reasonable price!
May 9, 2009 at 12:46 AM