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Old 01-30-2014 | 11:51 PM
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today my flywheel lost 5 teeth even though it's only a year old. What causes that?
Old 01-31-2014 | 12:02 AM
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If they're baby teeth they will grow back
Old 01-31-2014 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 95Forrest
today my flywheel lost 5 teeth even though it's only a year old. What causes that?
All in the same spot?

What does the starter drive gear look like now?
Old 01-31-2014 | 08:43 AM
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If they're baby teeth they will grow back
Indeed yes. Same thing happened to my xj, poor thing. It was crying for 4 months before it grew back. Whew
Old 01-31-2014 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 95Forrest
today my flywheel lost 5 teeth even though it's only a year old. What causes that?
Misaligned Starter
Defective/Damaged Starter Gear
Foreign Material in the bell housing
Loose Flex plate Bolts
Trying to start the engine when it is already running
Old 02-06-2014 | 12:27 PM
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All in the same spot? What does the starter drive gear look like now?
All in the same spot. Starter gear looks brand new
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