str8fishon
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motor is a 1999 5.7 gsi ptwr.
motor is a 1999 5.7 gsi ptwr. my problem is this. motor starts to crank and then makes a clunk and starter disengages. it is almost as if the motor locks up. i have changed batteries and been through all connections. i have changed the starter. i have pulled out all spark plugs and turned over motor using starter. motor turns fine. i have turned engine using crank without any problems. i have verified that stern drive is not engaged. has anyone ever seen or heard of anything like this. im not a mechanic but i have never found a problem with a engine i cannot solve. this has me completely confused. any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
cj
motor is a 1999 5.7 gsi ptwr. my problem is this. motor starts to crank and then makes a clunk and starter disengages. it is almost as if the motor locks up. i have changed batteries and been through all connections. i have changed the starter. i have pulled out all spark plugs and turned over motor using starter. motor turns fine. i have turned engine using crank without any problems. i have verified that stern drive is not engaged. has anyone ever seen or heard of anything like this. im not a mechanic but i have never found a problem with a engine i cannot solve. this has me completely confused. any help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks
cj