Posting here now , incase anyone had simular, as not looked into much yet

Sometimes the starter motor just seems to spin and not engange, and other times it does but get a grinding / catching noise as if the cars ingear.

All ive done so far is take the starter off and try it on its own with some leads. All seems to run ok and fires the cog out and returns without issue.


planning on cranking the engine round manually and inspecting all the fly wheel teeth.


Failing that, do i just spunk some cash on a new starter? or drop the gearbox and check the fly wheel and clutch is all good, tight and as it should be?