Terrible Startup Sound

[Shadowfire]

That is the distinct sound of a Chinese motor starter working too hard.

As to why it's working too hard, take your pick:
1. Starter motor bearings shot (as previously suggested)
2. Crank shaft bearings shot
3. Broken rings/seized piston
4. Crank shaft bent

[IntensiV]

Originally Posted by Shadowfire

That is the distinct sound of a Chinese motor starter working too hard.

As to why it's working too hard, take your pick:
1. Starter motor bearings shot (as previously suggested)
2. Crank shaft bearings shot
3. Broken rings/seized piston
4. Crank shaft bent

Thanks for the reply, Shadowfire. Yeah, when I start it, the sound seems like it's coming from the starter so I'll replace that tomorrow and post the results. I'll check the piston and rings as well but as for the crank shaft, I've never dove that deep and don't have the experience to properly and confidently do so in this short time I have ;( hoping it's not that