DC5R - grind on cold starts

[WATAJK]

this could also mean its losing oil pressure on start up...i had this problem back when i had the standard k20 bottom end and toda cams/supertech valve train...i reckon just to be sure take it to a mechanic, leave it over night and get them to connect an oil pressure guage before they start it in the morning...this should tell u if thats the problem...if not then its probably your starter motor as other have mentioned

I agree with you but i have oil pressure and oil temp gauges lol :P

[[Type_R]]

How much roughly would it cost for a new starter motor and flywheel?

[type_AHH]

x2... also like to know how much a new starter motor costs.
ive just recently experienced this noise for the first time.... happens on cold mornings or cold nights and im quite worried... ='(

[[Type_R]]

x2... also like to know how much a new starter motor costs.
ive just recently experienced this noise for the first time.... happens on cold mornings or cold nights and im quite worried... ='(

Yeah same, i'm going to blame it on winter. ha

[[Type_R]]

This morning I was driving to work and i heard a few grinding noises (same noise as when i start the car up), it then stopped and about 2mins after my engine light came on!!

Has this happened to anyone else? Will have to put it in for its 80k service early i think....

[Wez_R]

maybe you should let the car warm up everytime you start it up for abit?

[ekay1]

happens to me too when i start the car after a long period of time and its becoming worse...im worried

[WATAJK]

How much roughly would it cost for a new starter motor and flywheel?

$1400 brand new through honda..
yes ridiculous..
if you going get a new flywheel i'd recommend a Exedy lightweight flywheel as it'll be cheaper then the OEM one but it depends if your going down the path of modifying your ITR...
If you wanna leave it standard then get an OEM one...

maybe you should let the car warm up everytime you start it up for abit?

Yes... i've tried this but turning the key and leaving it on accesories for abit but it still causes the same problem...
Oh well... im waiting for my starter to break down so my warranty will replace it..

[[Type_R]]

WATAJK i'd most defanitly go the Exedy lightweight flywheel. where can we source one of these?

[WATAJK]

If you really wanted to... try the traders here or hit up autobarn or something as they can get them in...

[type_AHH]

WATAJK, do you know if its possible to fix/repair the starter motor? rather than get a new one?

and i read somewhere on the forum that if you get a lightweight flywheel, its recommended to upgrade your engine mounts...? is that true?

[FR33K]

You probably read that you should upgrade your engine mounts if you get a heavy duty clutch