> Ever since I have owned my '70 TR6 (over 6 years) it has made a
> horrible grinding noise about 1 out of 20 times I turn the key to
> start the car (normally when I have a passenger I would like to
> impress). It doesn't turn the engine at all, just grinds. Releasing
> the key and turning it again never failed to start the car (without
> grinding), so I decided to leave it alone. Well, this time the second
> turn of the key not only failed to start the car, but the starter
> froze up.
I had the same problem a few years ago with my Honda Civic wagon (I know
it's not British, but I need a car to haul parts for the TR-4 in). :-)
I removed it, cleaned it thoroughly, and replaced it. That solved the
problem for about two or three years. Now it has returned.
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