when i go to put my starter in... the small tooth wheel doesnt reach the flywheel. any ideas? it just short by a little they toch just enough to nick eachother but not enough for a full engagment. is there any way to possibly move the small wheel tooth up a bit on the starter?

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Verify that you have the right starter. There are subtle differences between a manual and an automatic's starter.

 

it is the right starter. i made sure. i even tested the original starter same proble. although i just realized. the block is not the original block that came with the car could that have anything to do with it?

 

you do realize when you turn the key that gear comes all the way out right??

 

Yeah rmodel is right, it's not supposed to hit the flywheel till you engage it.

 

oh man!! sorry for the dumb ? then i did not know that... that really made my day though i thought i was gonna need to drop the tranny again. thanks guys.