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Most likely only the starter. The bendix is usually made of a softer material than the flywheel, so it'll give. It is possible that the flywheel teeth will be damaged after extended use of a broken-toothed starter...


Thanks Hazy, that's what I was hoping to hear.

MudRaider: Can get parts here, but getting good parts is another ball game...

It'll be at least a week before I can get to fix this, and the car's my only daily drive - no real alternative. Here's hoping I don't mess things up using it.

1986 Pajero 2.6l 5spd manual SWB

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