Re: Starter Went Bad?

Posted by PackardV8 On 2012/6/18 14:14:31

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"Tried to push start it... popped the clutch, .... I don't feel the engagement of first gear when the shifter is placed into first gear position"

I assume that means u tried to use first gear when push starting. Never do that except under very short and very slow push start conditions. Use high gear. Clutch is never popped but rather let out a bit slowly.

Once the starter is fixxed and if hot start condition remains then try holding gas pedal to the floor while cranking engine.

I agree with HH56. Most likely the starter gear is hung up in the flywheel.

Does the clutch pedal feel very different after the grinding noise was heard and starter would no longer operate???

Starter repair is rather ez. Take it of and lets have a look.