"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?

hi andy
it sounds like a sprag clutch to me
Ill give you a call tomorrow

Iain

Ah. that could be it. Will speak to you tomorrow. Have spent too much time with kickstarts.
cheers

What was the end result of the clacking? Anything serious?