We've got a 1985 Honda Accord LX (automatic) and up until Friday night,
it started first time, every time. We stopped to grab some groceries,
came out of the store about 20 mins later, and when we tried to start
the car got a loud, grinding noise. After tried unsuccessfully to start
the car, we got it towed home.

Spend Saturday putting in a new starter, as we were told that was the
problem. Car started okay, ever 4 out of 5 times. But by Sunday evening,
the car wouldn't start at all and now there is a high-pitched ringing
noise when you rock the car side to side. We were told that the noise is
likely from a shattered flywheel.

After calling around to a number of wreckers and mechanics, we have been
told two different things: (1) we can replace just the flywheel; (2) we
need to replace the entire transmission. So, has anyone out there had a
similar issue? Is it just the starter, or is it the flywheel, or could
it be something else? We really want to get our car back on the road for
Christmas and could use some helpful advice. Thanks in advance.

Email cnikkel <at> telus <dot> net

P.S. If you know any good parts places in Vancouver, BC or surrounding
area, that would be great to know as well. Thanks.