George Macdonald <fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com> wrote in message news:<8i0ue0lfrfbt2dd7t9j12f5qlmh0age0fl@4ax.com>. ..
> On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 01:54:52 -0400, "play2winbig" <dwentz90@citynet.net>
> wrote:
>
> >I have a 88 honda civic dx with a 88 honda crx motor in it. Motor put in 3
> >months ago, new belts, hoses. Today I started it, forgot something
> >inside, so I shut it off, when I come back it would not start. The motor
> >is not turning over at all. There is a whinning noise around the starter,
> >high pitched. Battery is new, have full power of lights and bells, fuel
> >pump is humming, so I know it is not those things. Should I look at the
> >starter first and the solenoid? Need help fast. I have to work on
> >Monday. Also, how much trouble are they to take off. I may have to do
> >this myself. I need pictures and instructions. Help!!
>
> This high pitched whining noise - does it sound like the starter motor is
> spinning? Either the solenoid is not kicking the starter dog into the ring
> gear or you have lost a tooth of the ring gear. Turn the engine over by
> hand using a 19mm socket on the crankshaft bolt and try again. If nothing,
> it's likely the starter/solenoid - try giving it a whack with a heavyish
> muffled wrench or small hammer. Some times the solenoid sticks and a light
> shock will break it free temporarily.
>

Where is the location of Crankshaft bolt? Is bolt on the starter motor side or
timing belt side?











> Oh - when you changed the motor, are you sure you got all the ground straps
> between battery, body and engine/trans on properly?
>
> Rgds, George Macdonald
>
> "Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??