is this a starter problem?

[TheSparo]

ok when i turn the key on my SR it makes a grinding noise, it starts, but it seems like something is wrong (hence the grinding) it stops after the car starts so this makes me think its the starte obviously... anybody ever had this problem? do i need a new one? or is there somehting i can do to it now?
-Jeff

also does the KA starter work on the SR?

[JustinHallenbeck]

The ring gear on the fly wheel could be missing teeth or the start drive gear could be missing teeth. The solinoid that engages the start could be getting stuck. Or, my friend has this problem, his starter is loose and when he starts the car it makes a high pitch vibrating sound. Sorta sounds like that game "Operation". But all and in all i would agree with you its some sorta starter problem.

[TheSparo]

so i guess no one else has had this problem?