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1984 Cadillac Deville Ddiesel

Starter sounds like quarters in a blender. Wheel won't turn on starter and no start for engine.

Don't know if it is related, but the alternator belt broke yesterday and I replaced it. Just before it died after replacing the belt, the radiator hose blew - I know the radiator hose was a result of the alternator belt wrapping around the fan blades - just don't know if this would have affected the starting issue or not.

Lights ok, glow plug ok, battery holding a charge, alternator charging - just get that noise when trying to start, and not starting.

  • tradin_stuff Apr 25, 2009

    Thanks, I will start there and go forward!

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You need to pull the starter out and check the drive gear. If the drive gear is no good you will have to replace the starter. Make sure the cogs on the fly wheel are okay. If the fly wheel is damaged you will have to replace the fly wheel.

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