ok. I was the one that had this problem and said it was the seal. And I was wrong the seal was just another problem. Does the sound start when you start the car? then get better, then start again when the pedal is engaged? If so, have someone apply some pressure to the starter downward and upward while you start the car and while you engage the clutch. I did alot of work for nothing, my starter was not sitting flush and would vibrate, making the noise.