850 GLT 1997 Starter not engaging

Post by **HareBall** » 24 Dec 2008, 15:13

I have re-assembled my timing belt and other things I was removing when I was stopped by some smarter Volvo owners(chuckcintron & MIJ). Now when I try to start it, all my starter does is spin and not engage with the flywheel. I doubt this has anything to do with it dying on me last week.
Any Ideas?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 24 Dec 2008, 15:38

Larry,
I'm away in N.C. right now but I'll try to keep up with you if you'll keep posting. Have you checked your TPS?

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 24 Dec 2008, 15:44

It is neatly tucked away under the intake manifold where it is difficult to get to. If you can get to it with a pipe and give it a good hard smack the Bendix will likely kick back out and it will engage.

...Lee

Post by **HareBall** » 24 Dec 2008, 17:16

It's raining right now and I don't have a garage to work in, so I will check tomorrow and let you guys know what I find there.

Hope you guys have a wonderful Christmas.

Post by **HareBall** » 25 Dec 2008, 19:03

Today, I got out and discovered that the engine is turning over. It isn't the starter not engaging.
It didn't try to start, it would just turn over. No sounds other than an engine turning.

larryh · Post by **larryh** » 25 Dec 2008, 20:37

did you check the compression?

.....did you put all the spark plugs back in?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 25 Dec 2008, 20:38

Larry- back to the basics: Fuel, Spark, compression...