General Noise on start up

[Adam1984]

Hello,

So this noise appeared when I started the car up about this time last year, but then come January it stopped and has never happend again until last week when the weather was starting to get cold again.

People on another site are saying it sounds like the starter motor, or an alternator bearing/clutch.

Anyone know, and how can I test what it is, as nothing is coming up as an EML or on Fiat MES.

Thanks

 

[quotethepigeon]

I've had that noise for two years.

Worse when cold.

Two mechanics have said it's a dirty starter motor....not worth replacing.

So far so good.

 

[KPat]

It's a dry starter motor gear shaft. To fix it you need to remove the starter motor and oil or light grease the shaft. Or just put up with the noise in cold weather.

 

[Adam1984]

It's a dry starter motor gear shaft. To fix it you need to remove the starter motor and oil or light grease the shaft. Or just put up with the noise in cold weather.

Or instead of cleaning it. Maybe just get a new one. I read they only last about 40,000 miles.

Also had a bit of white smoke come from bonnet area of car this morning when engine had been running...

 

[koalar]

Probably too late now

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[Mike1alike]

It is the starter motor.
Didn't you just recently ordered a new one?

 

[The Panda Nut]

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Key issues are this, de rusting and fettling front brakes and annual clean and free up of the in drum rear brake adjusters, Also refresh the clutch fluid annually and keep change the gearbox oil every 30K. Im also pretty sure fitting a catch can in the breather pipe is a worthwhile investment. The suggestions are not critical but by god they make a big difference.

 

[Adam1984]

It is the starter motor.
Didn't you just recently ordered a new one?

Yes and getting it fitted this weekend

 

[koalar]

Yes and getting it fitted this weekend

Are you doing it yourself, it' not too difficult of a job

 

[Adam1984]

Are you doing it yourself, it' not too difficult of a job

No I am doing the VVT myself, my mechanic friend is doing the alternator and starter motor.

 

[The Panda Nut]

No I am doing the VVT myself, my mechanic friend is doing the alternator and starter motor.

 

[Tank62]

Hello,

So this noise appeared when I started the car up about this time last year, but then come January it stopped and has never happend again until last week when the weather was starting to get cold again.

People on another site are saying it sounds like the starter motor, or an alternator bearing/clutch.

Anyone know, and how can I test what it is, as nothing is coming up as an EML or on Fiat MES.

Thanks

This is the starter, I've had the exact same noise. I got the starter cleaned out and it fixed it for a few months but the noise eventually came back. Bought a new Febi starter for 80 quid on ebay and it's been great since.