Terrible Noise When Starting

[hhayes18]

I have a 98 jetta that seems to be having all kinds of problems lately. The most recent one is a terrible grinding noise when the car turns over. I came out to my car one day and turned the key when the noise started, it sounds like gears are binding. So I removed the starter looked and didn't see anything put it back in and the noise is still there. Could it be my solenoid?

[veedubmechanic]

its the starter itsself, replace the whole thing, its abut 220.00 from a dealer

[15bigfoot]

Nope, Think bendix. It is another part of the starter.Just replace the whole starter.Find an autozone or kragens.Make sure you get a lifetime warranty.

[veedubmechanic]

talking about bringing posts back from the graveyard, this ones year and a half old!