CA18DET starter/flywheel problem???

[S13BoostMonster]

First off thanks for taking the time to read this post. I have searched and found nothing that relates to my issue.

Here's the problem:

Just removed the transmission from my CA18DET to replace the rear main seal on the back of the block, and the throw out bearing. Both of those operations went seamlessly.

Got the transmission mounted back up, everything hooked back up, started the car, drove it about a 1/4 mile and got a bad scraping noise. So, I took the transmission back off, and found all the flywheel bolts had apparently stretched while being torqued in, and had loosened themselves. I bought new bolts, put everything back together, then tried to start my car today.

Here's the new problem. Everytime I attempt to start my car, I get a grinding whir coming from the starter where it meets the flywheel. I'm assuming the teeth on the starter arent meshing correctly with the teeth on the flywheel. I pulled the starter off and took it to Autozone to have it tested. I thought maybe the solenoid in it was dying and the gear wasnt being extended to mesh with the flywheel. The starter passed the test with flying colors. Which is great because that saves me roughly $100, but now I'm stumped as to what could be going on.

I mean, it's not like I could have installed it incorrectly, theres only 2 bolts, and they both line up. Any ideas anyone??? This is the only thing keeping my car off the road. lol.

Thanks for any input!!

[S13BoostMonster]

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[shadowbird]

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