U Wont Belive This!!!
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 1,658
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From: Rochester Minnesota
Likely cause is that starter either didn't disengage after starting (less likely) or (much more likely) a short caused the starter to re-engage after the engine was running. That would cause the starter to spin way too fast and blow (explode) the armature apart.
Sorry for your bad luck
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Sorry for your bad luck
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Palm Bay FL
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11
Is your car a A4 or a MN6?
Mine is a A4. I had the flexplate explode. A4s do not have a flywheel. Took the top of the starter off and went thought the bellhouseing.
Some more parts.
Mine is a A4. I had the flexplate explode. A4s do not have a flywheel. Took the top of the starter off and went thought the bellhouseing.
Some more parts.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: center of Kalifornia
Wow !! This photo scares the He$$ out of me. 
Never seen before.
You could always check for used motor at dismantler, probably half the price, just an idea since you said it was a money issue. Could be half the cost normally they know the miles on it before it is pulled out of the car. Feel for you.
Never seen before.You could always check for used motor at dismantler, probably half the price, just an idea since you said it was a money issue. Could be half the cost normally they know the miles on it before it is pulled out of the car. Feel for you.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: center of Kalifornia
Just a follow up ......................
I called a local yard since I see you live near me, Bauer's Auto Dism 559-233-9046 spoke to Gonzo, located one for $4,800 with 55k on it, complete motor. May or may not be worth it. Just trying to help.
I called a local yard since I see you live near me, Bauer's Auto Dism 559-233-9046 spoke to Gonzo, located one for $4,800 with 55k on it, complete motor. May or may not be worth it. Just trying to help.
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Los Banos California
Thanks!!!
I really am thankfull for your help!!! that may be helpfull too me! thanks again for trying too help out a fellow vette owner out!
Racer
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From: Austin, Why are they tolling roads that are already paid for, Texas
You can get a crate motor (LS1 or LS6) for that price.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
FYI, C5s have a starter block. Try to start your car after it is running, you won't engage the starter. I have used this to reset my gas gauge after getting some bad gas.
They supposely did this because they felt the C5 ran so smooth that one might not realize it was running. Right, with the stock cam mine vibrates pretty good at idle!
They supposely did this because they felt the C5 ran so smooth that one might not realize it was running. Right, with the stock cam mine vibrates pretty good at idle!
Pro
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From: Marysville CA - 2002
i had a starter fail on a motorcycle once - it didn't explode but a bunch of the inside stuff busted to hell - lots od small pieces flying around - and it also cracked the outside case!!!! so did it explode? - damn near - it also took out the teeth on the flywheel!!!!! i had pic's for a long time but i think i tossed them - tom