Alex
Hi all,
Quick one.
my pride and joy is currently parked in little tesco carpark near my house, just went there
now won't start, turn key sounds like starter motor is turning, but not engaging. whats the problem?? is it possible if I hand crank it a bit to
move the fly wheel it'ss engage and start.
help quick as i don't want to leave it there!!!
many thanks
Bump it
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Originally posted by stevec
Bump it
try putting it in 3rd gear and rock it forward and back then try it
Cog thing is stuck on shaft inside starter . Starter off and lube to help spin freely and engage. ........MAYBE
Alex
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Originally posted by graememk
try putting it in 3rd gear and rock it forward and back then try it
I'd take a small hammer to twat it with, maybe free it off, but then, I'd take a small hammer if I was going to fix a PC 
clutch dust on the pinion shaft with some oil or grease used to be the culprit on my old MK1 escort. I used to have to clean it every 3 months ish. It'll start with a push and then take the motor off and clean the shaft.
Few all sorted, I have the best (and possibly the strongest girlfriend in the world)
she just pushed started herself! (alone!!!!)
I love her (she's reading this)
unless your starter pinion is worn out. Best if you get someone to help you push start the car, then work on it at home. Should be plenty of people around tescos.
wow, I wish I had a girlfriend like that! I'd have abit of trouble explaining it to the wife thou.
Cheers, glad you managed.
Perhaps I should have said get SWMBO to bump it, lol. Glad your sorted, I would not like to leave mine unattended.
Glad you got sorted mate.
I bet you were twitching for a moment there.
Women, you got to love 'em.
Especially when they are functional as well as decorative.
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Originally posted by thepest
wow, I wish I had a girlfriend like that! I'd have abit of trouble explaining it to the wife thou.