I have a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT. While driving down the road there was a loud bang/pop then the motor died. I coasted into a parking lot and tried to start the car. The starter just spins freely and doesn't engage the flywheel. Would a hosed starter cause the engine to quit running? I tried to push start the car and guess I wasn't strong enough. Is there a way to bypass the starter to get the car running? Could there be other issues??

Thanks
John

 

Is the car turbo or non turbo?

Is it a manual trans or auto?

 

It's a Turbo and a 5 speed.

Thanks,

 

How many miles are on it? Have you ever changed the timing belt?

 

I had a complete rebuild port/polish all inards including timing belt, seals,gaskets, crank/cam sensors..etc. I suppose it could still be the timing belt though. Not sure I want to try and push start it if something is broken inside... could cause more damage. Guess I'll have to call the mechanic and get it towed/fixed. I was hoping there would be some simple ways to test what could be wrong besides the started being smoked.

Thanks,
John

 

Pull off the timing cover and check that out. Sounds too typical.