My starter has been getting flaky so I took it out and had it rebuilt. I noticed it had a bunch of oil in it when I pulled it out, and the mechanic who rebuilt it said it wasn't supposed to be wet with oil. My question is: is this normal or do I have a leaky seal that needs to be replaced? My plan was to just put the starter back on, change the oil, and hope that it runs another 30+ years, by which time I'll be long gone. Any observations from others who have removed their starters?
Starter full of oil
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First, welcome to the MMI Forum.
The starter should be "dry" and really has nowhere for it to get oil inside unless it was a spill or such. Perhaps if the oil was to high and ran out the open front of the engine it may get on the flywheel and get there via being "slung". Can't really think of any other way for oil to get in.
Dave Neptune
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Originally posted by Dave Neptune View PostFirst, welcome to the MMI Forum.
The starter should be "dry" and really has nowhere for it to get oil inside unless it was a spill or such. Perhaps if the oil was to high and ran out the open front of the engine it may get on the flywheel and get there via being "slung". Can't really think of any other way for oil to get in.
Dave Neptune
Way too high, or if the motor was tilted significantly forward toward the flywheel end, like >15 or 20 degrees. This usually only happens when the motor is moved out of the boat. DAMHIKT.
And welcome to the forum!Jeff
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Grasping At Straws.....
Originally posted by Dave Neptune View PostFirst, welcome to the MMI Forum. Perhaps if the oil was to high and ran out the open front of the engine it may get on the flywheel and get there via being "slung". Can't really think of any other way for oil to get in.
Dave Neptune
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Originally posted by BadaBing View PostHow much overcooked would an A4 have to be for the flywheel to start kicking up oil?
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John, by the time the pump leaked enough fuel I think the engine would of long since died do to fuel starvation. A slow leak will evaporate off faster than it accumulates in the hot oil, you should be able to smell it though.
Water could get it to that point. From the "full line" on the dipstick even sitting flat I would think it would take more that an extra gallon to get high enough to run out and get slung.
A loose flywheel if it blocks an oil gallery is a good suspect, never had one of these apart to play.
Dave Neptune
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Originally posted by BadaBing View PostA loose flywheel ? Ouch, if one of those bolts backed out enough it would make a very bad sound.
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