Nissan Repair: starter problem, mean time between failure, nissan maxima

Question
Hi,
I have a hand me down 1986 Nissan Maxima GL (loaded). 169,000 miles.  I have put in an alternator, alt.belt, battery, cap and rotor, plugs. I have had the oil and filter changed. The radiator was not flushed, but there was a leak, so the hose was replaced and the radiator was refilled with antifreeze.  With all this, it passed inspection.  About 1 week later I heard a clicking and brought it back.  The mechanic tightened the alt belt.  He then had to jump start and recharge fully in the shop. As he restarted it outside for me to take home it made a screeching sound and he said it was probably the starter or the flywheel. I don't have any more $ to invest in this car.  I need to know if this last problem should have been spotted while he replaced all the other things or when he was tightening the belt.  I had originally asked for a total diagnosis before putting $ into the car, and nothing was said about the starter or flywheel.  If it should have been obvious, I will ask him to replace it at his expense. Otherwise I may have to sell the car.  Please let me know your expert opinion.  Thanks so very much.  

Answer
The starter condition is one that comes up once in a  while.  Remember that parts on Japanese cars have a Mean Time Between Failure and they tend to fail around the same time.  The starter would not have been something that a mechanic would have noticed unless it was acting up at the time when you took it in the first time.  The starter is no big deal.  If you have to get the flexplate it will be more money.  But, since you have upgraded all the old parts this one should be the last for quite a while.