starting problem - call for opinions

dandywarhol · Post by **dandywarhol** » Tue Sep 04, 2007 8:46 pm

platty345 wrote:If it is starter motor you will just get a clicking sound, try rocking it back n fourth, maybe get a m8 to help you.

Won't work platty - cars and vans, especially diesels have had pre-engage starters for around 20 years now - that ol' trick was for inertia starters.

smartmonkey · Post by **smartmonkey** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 10:33 am

Also rocking it back and forth won't move the engine (unless you have a manual and it's in gear of course).