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hey guys sometimes on startup while the car is turning over i get a clunk noise like the starter is over cranking or something. it started off every nown and then and now its becoming more often. also once the car is started and the starter retracts it makes a sound like fuel running through empty lines however even once the pump is primed it still does this. what could it be?

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most likely i would say solenoid. it has 2 coils inside. a powerful coil to pull the gear in then once it engages a much smaller coil holds it in position. sounds like the small coil is too weak or has a bad solder joint.

could also be lack of voltage getting to the starter but if its cranking fast enough then its probably unlikely.

my rb25 starter solenoid is practically not servicable(you need adaptor plates and press it apart)

Your prob better off looking for 2nd hand starter. but you can pull it out and power it up on the ground and test the small coil separately to prove it

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