"1994 3.0 Starter was making a
"1994 3.0 Starter was making a whirling noise but engine would not crank/turn over. Checked out the starter at auto store and starter is good. Bought new batt., reinstalled starter and the engine started fine for 2 days. At the end of the next wkend starter would only whirl again and engine would not crank. I replaced the old starter but same problem still occurs. Starter whirls but engine does not turn. Replacing the starter I found the long bolt is missing and I can't replace right now beecause the threads are broken off in the block and will need to be removed. Also the short screw does not thread totaly tight. Viewing the fly wheel thru the hole where the starter fits in it appears teeth are ok to the best I can see and the fly wheel can be turned. If not the battery and not the starter..., why does the starter run but the engine not turn?"
"1994 3.0 Starter was making a whirling noise but engine would not crank/turn over. Checked out the starter at auto store and starter is good. Bought new batt., reinstalled starter and the engine started fine for 2 days. At the end of the next wkend starter would only whirl again and engine would not crank. I replaced the old starter but same problem still occurs. Starter whirls but engine does not turn. Replacing the starter I found the long bolt is missing and I can't replace right now beecause the threads are broken off in the block and will need to be removed. Also the short screw does not thread totaly tight. Viewing the fly wheel thru the hole where the starter fits in it appears teeth are ok to the best I can see and the fly wheel can be turned. If not the battery and not the starter..., why does the starter run but the engine not turn?"