Starting engine twice, problem?

[tpphan]

Hi,

Just wanted to know if it is a big problem starting the engine when it already is started? Acidently done by mistake, lol. Makes very loud noise.

[blk_shadow]

I did that too once to my old car.
just don't do it again:D

[tpphan]

what actually happens though?

[rollin_high]

the starter motor ring gear is pushed out onto the moving flywheel. That the loud sound you hear.not realy recommonded.

[tpphan]

hmmm... so does the stuff up the engine? or would the starter motor or gears stuff up? worried :|

[rollin_high]

na not if you only done it once but i guess if you did it many times it may strip the gears

[bennjamin]

the starter motor ring gear is pushed out onto the moving flywheel. That the loud sound you hear.not realy recommonded.

correct. Its not good as mentioned above ~ the starter gear "grinds" against the flywheel...will wear the teeth down quick smart so try not to do it.

[blk_shadow]

tpphan, that means your car is too quiet, need changing on the exhaust and muffler;)