nbcivic

so> i said i got a tune up and changed

-spark plugs
-fuel filter
-spark plug wire set
-rotor/cap

this was like, 2 weeks ago, and now, out of no where, i start my car, and while starting up, i hear this squeaking/slurping/weird noise and then the car starts, after all that.

i put some fuel cleaner in there, anddd that's about it, idk what this could be, i changed belts (including timing) not to long ago, so idk.

wheelmanbg

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while the starter is engaged or when you just turn the key to ON?

spoonracer84eg

Maybe starter is going bad

nbcivic

how much is starter going to run me?

unknown0001

is your alternator belt too tight?

nbcivic

uummm, i think when the starter, cause i hear some ignition first

spoonracer84eg

Well dont just go replacing parts unless you know its the problem. Thats just the best suggestion I can give you towards the problem without actually being there to hear it. Not sure on the price of a starter but I would get a used one.

nbcivic

it's been working fine till now, so i don't think that's it

nbcivic

anyone else?

Syndacate

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I don't even think they sell used starters - by now they're all basically remanufacturered - which I guess is as good as new.

As far as the OP goes: Sounds like one of your belts is too tight or too loose from your description (which isn't the best I might add :-P). Wouldn't be possible for you to digitally record the sound and post it someplace so others can listen, would it? Usually the best way to ask others what a sound is.

Digital camera that can record video w/ sound = fast help.

nbcivic

well, i've had problem with the sounds because it only does them when it feels like it, when i'm infront of a mechanic or with a camera, it's picture perfect.

but, it did do it once w/my friend, a mechanic, and he said that it's just my starter grinding a little, but it was nothing to worry about, sooooo i'll just leave it at that cause starters are a bitcH. Yep.