Annoying sound when starting

[Wraith2097]

My firebird always starts quickly and strong, but every so often I can hear a sharp click as she starts. Its an 01 firebird and as of this moment, bone stock. She has 35k miles but I have no idea how long its been since its had any kind of maintenance on it since I purchased it recently. I have noticed no performance problems or anything of that sort, and it doesn't happen every time either. Every 2 or 3 startups I'd say. Could it be something as simple as fouled plugs?

[ May 23, 2005, 07:18 PM: Message edited by: Wraith2097 ]

[97slowbird]

Sharp click as in the starter isn't lining up correctly ?? or is it after you let off the key ??

[Big Bad James]

Perhaps the sound of the A/C clutch?

[Wraith2097]

Its in those few seconds that you hold the key forward and the engine just starts to turn.

[97slowbird]

sounds like your starter isn't lined up to the flywheel properly, check to see if your starter is tight (2 bolts).