going4broke_24v
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Hello, I recently replaced a clutch on my 2003 Volkswagen TDI MK4 Jetta with the 02J 5 Speed. While I was a few hundred in the job, I decided that I would replace the starter as it would wine after initial start up for a about 2 seconds, but go away. It would also not do it every single time I started it. So, today, I was parked and then went to start it, and it grinded really loud, and sounded very unhealthy. I pulled the starter, and checked the ring gear teeth, which looked like a little chaffed from something hit it. I checked the starter, and the gears look like it's been contacted and wearing. Just put it back in, and still same noise and grind. What can I do? Is it something from my clutch? I've prolly put 200 miles since clutch replacement. Has maybe progressed since. Please let me know!!!