Orribbble noises from starter motor

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marcus
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290 TD, starts 100% OK but makes unpleasent noises while starter is engaged, presume nowt for it but to remove starter & take to specialist, it looks like I should be able to get at starter from above -- any suggestions welcome.
Marcus

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Orribbble noises from starter motor

Starter now replaced,
Local specialist had it done the same day for £45.00, turned out to be a reconditioned starter ( Ex Bosch 2003 ) the needle bearings in the planetry gears were knackered, --so that is now effectively the THIRD starter inside 90,000 miles, -- Hmmm -- does not auger well for the future.
I wonder what Dear Mr. Benz would have charged for parts & labour?
Marcus

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Orribbble noises from starter motor

probs enough to take a family of 4 away to spain for a week at least :D
its the last resort going to a main dealer for most things