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adrianm7 · 11-14-2019, 08:35 PM

I am trying to figure out why the starter in my 1995 240sx is not engaging with the flywheel. Do 240sx motors need shims for the starter? Every time I turn the key the starter activates but it's misaligned with the flywheel so I have to cycle the key numerous times before the engine stops.

Does it need shims, a new starter or a new flywheel??

5t341tH · 11-15-2019, 12:52 AM

Take off the starter and check out the teeth on the gear and the flywheel. There are no shims

gaz_moose · 11-15-2019, 03:10 AM

I had a car like this once, I slackened off the starter bolts a bit then started the car a few times and it found its own place.
it could also be a sticky starter so you could strip and clean the throw out mechanism.

11-14-2019, 08:35 PM	#1
adrianm7 Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Rhode Island Age: 31 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Starting Car I am trying to figure out why the starter in my 1995 240sx is not engaging with the flywheel. Do 240sx motors need shims for the starter? Every time I turn the key the starter activates but it's misaligned with the flywheel so I have to cycle the key numerous times before the engine stops. Does it need shims, a new starter or a new flywheel??

11-15-2019, 12:52 AM	#2
5t341tH Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: socal (Huntington Beach) Age: 35 Posts: 2,787 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Take off the starter and check out the teeth on the gear and the flywheel. There are no shims __________________ lexus baby

11-15-2019, 03:10 AM	#3
gaz_moose Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: engerland Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I had a car like this once, I slackened off the starter bolts a bit then started the car a few times and it found its own place. it could also be a sticky starter so you could strip and clean the throw out mechanism.