PLEASE Help - Still got starting issues!

  1. #1
    Alright guys im back, first of all i would like to say i've had my engine running before, the starter worked fine, was forced to take the engine out to replace the plastic water pipe on the back of the engine, put it all back in and the fuel pump works, pretty sure all the sensors are plugged in ok, there is loads of life in the battery, the ecu is unlocked, the starter does work because i took it out and turned the key and it spins perfect, but when i put it back in and try to start the engine it just clicks?

    The starter motor gets very hot and if i hold the key to try and turn it over on for a few seconds smoke comes off the starter? Is it just the fact my starters packed in or is there a giant compression load on the engine, PLEASE HELP!
  2. #2
    does the engine turn by hand? i.e. attach big spanner to the crank and turn (with car in neutral obviously)
  3. #3
    Never tried it, no wheels are on the front of the car and gear linkages disconnected so no idea what gear i'm in when i try to start it?
  4. #4
    well that's not going to help if its in a gear

    try turning it by hand and see how far you get. If it will turn by hand its a definite starter issue. If you cant turn it by hand its either in gear or you have a problem
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