sgoldstein
Cadet
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- Aug 2, 2009
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Hi, there this is my first time on this site and am hoping for some much needed help. I have a 2003 volvo penta 3.0 and have really had nothing but problems with it. I am currently having problems starting it. Last time we were out I turned the engine off, then went to start it and got a loud metal on metal grinding noise. It sounded pretty bad and therefore only tried it a couple times. I am worried because the people I talked to say the engine may have seized. What is the best way to make sure that is not the case? Is there a way I can make sure my flywheel still moves freely? Also I had the starter bench tested and they said everything was good and even replaced the solenoid. I am still questionable and wondering if it is the starter and it just has no torque. I bought another starter but I wont install it until I know for sure it is the starter. If I install it and it still doesnt work I cannot take back he starter. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot.