Re: Grinding noises and wont start
 

Hmm...

Is there a 12 step program for Jeepers?

Step 1. We have admitted we were powerless over Jeeps and our lives had
become unmanageable.

Step 2. We have come to believe that is a good thing and we like it that
way. <G>

Jeff DeWitt

Jamie Mello wrote:
> Like mike said say check the bolts on your starter. And go on from
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> 99 wrangler 31 inch ( soon to be 33's still picking brand) good year
> mtr tires warn M8000 winch 2.5 lift (soon to be 4 inch lift still
> picking brand) skyjacker shocks a lot of lights (winch,hood,bumper,
> wind shield) Even more toys to come
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> Some people have an addiction to drink...
> Some people have an addiction to drugs....
> I just have an addiction to Jeeps and their accessories....
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Re: Grinding noises and wont start
 

On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:41:26 -0700, Matt <screwymatt@gmail.com> wrote:

>Howdy! I'm new to the group, i've had my YJ for about 5 years now and
>it's the first time i've ran into anything that has had me stumped.
>about 4 weeks ago my battery finally crapped out and died. I had
>driven it with a super low battery for about 2 weeks (i know bad idea)
>until i came up with the money to replace the bad battery. So i
>replaced it and everything was fine and dandy until about 3 weeks ago
>when i went to start my jeep and i got this weird loose grinding
>noise. Not like something was being torn apart, i guess it would be
>more of a free spinning chain noise. I was just wondering if anyone
>had any suggestions about what it might be? The jeep will catch every
>third of fourth try and start right up but it has me mystified.

A weak battery means starter is usually powered longer because it
cannot spin as fast to light engine and doing this for a while could
damage starter from excessive heating. Modern starters are not as
sturdy as one used 20 and 30 years ago. I would pull and inspect or
replace starter.
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TheSnoMan.com

Re: Grinding noises and wont start
 

On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:41:26 -0700, Matt <screwymatt@gmail.com> wrote:

>Howdy! I'm new to the group, i've had my YJ for about 5 years now and
>it's the first time i've ran into anything that has had me stumped.
>about 4 weeks ago my battery finally crapped out and died. I had
>driven it with a super low battery for about 2 weeks (i know bad idea)
>until i came up with the money to replace the bad battery. So i
>replaced it and everything was fine and dandy until about 3 weeks ago
>when i went to start my jeep and i got this weird loose grinding
>noise. Not like something was being torn apart, i guess it would be
>more of a free spinning chain noise. I was just wondering if anyone
>had any suggestions about what it might be? The jeep will catch every
>third of fourth try and start right up but it has me mystified.

A weak battery means starter is usually powered longer because it
cannot spin as fast to light engine and doing this for a while could
damage starter from excessive heating. Modern starters are not as
sturdy as one used 20 and 30 years ago. I would pull and inspect or
replace starter.
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TheSnoMan.com

Re: Grinding noises and wont start
 

On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:41:26 -0700, Matt <screwymatt@gmail.com> wrote:

>Howdy! I'm new to the group, i've had my YJ for about 5 years now and
>it's the first time i've ran into anything that has had me stumped.
>about 4 weeks ago my battery finally crapped out and died. I had
>driven it with a super low battery for about 2 weeks (i know bad idea)
>until i came up with the money to replace the bad battery. So i
>replaced it and everything was fine and dandy until about 3 weeks ago
>when i went to start my jeep and i got this weird loose grinding
>noise. Not like something was being torn apart, i guess it would be
>more of a free spinning chain noise. I was just wondering if anyone
>had any suggestions about what it might be? The jeep will catch every
>third of fourth try and start right up but it has me mystified.

A weak battery means starter is usually powered longer because it
cannot spin as fast to light engine and doing this for a while could
damage starter from excessive heating. Modern starters are not as
sturdy as one used 20 and 30 years ago. I would pull and inspect or
replace starter.
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TheSnoMan.com

Re: Grinding noises and wont start
 

On Sun, 07 Oct 2007 11:41:26 -0700, Matt <screwymatt@gmail.com> wrote:

>Howdy! I'm new to the group, i've had my YJ for about 5 years now and
>it's the first time i've ran into anything that has had me stumped.
>about 4 weeks ago my battery finally crapped out and died. I had
>driven it with a super low battery for about 2 weeks (i know bad idea)
>until i came up with the money to replace the bad battery. So i
>replaced it and everything was fine and dandy until about 3 weeks ago
>when i went to start my jeep and i got this weird loose grinding
>noise. Not like something was being torn apart, i guess it would be
>more of a free spinning chain noise. I was just wondering if anyone
>had any suggestions about what it might be? The jeep will catch every
>third of fourth try and start right up but it has me mystified.

A weak battery means starter is usually powered longer because it
cannot spin as fast to light engine and doing this for a while could
damage starter from excessive heating. Modern starters are not as
sturdy as one used 20 and 30 years ago. I would pull and inspect or
replace starter.
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TheSnoMan.com