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Old 10 Aug 2010
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"clacking" on starting

2006 model, 9000 miles
Am getting a loud "clacking" noise on starting, it has been happening for a while to be honest, and doesn't seem to be getting much worse. It mainly happens on cold starting, wether this is due to a lower battery voltage, or higher torque requirements, am not sure. It doesn't happen all the time.

So far i haven't ended up with the starter whirring but not engaging.

I will be stripping it down when i get round to it (too many jobs etc) or as soon as it becomes terminal.

Is there a common fault that causes this?
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2006 model, 9000 miles "clacking" noise on starting,
hi andy
it sounds like a sprag clutch to me
Ill give you a call tomorrow

Iain
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Ah. that could be it. Will speak to you tomorrow. Have spent too much time with kickstarts.
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What was the end result of the clacking? Anything serious?
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