2000 Volkswagen Beetle Grinding noise when starting

2000 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
180,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DSTIRM
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My Beetle makes a strange grinding noise when starting (almost sounds like it would if clutch were not engaged, except it is). It does not happen everytime but probable 50-75% of the time.
Mar 20, 2009 at 4:21 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Starter pinion gear faulty time to replace starter also check flywheel teeth for damage.
Mar 23, 2009 at 9:17 AM