Car not starting, Starter / Flywheel Problem???

[1qwikspyder]

First, let me give you some information about the car. It has been down for approx. 8 months. I had a 6 bolt motor in it when it last ran, but, have since went back to a stock 7 bolt. The motor was known to be good and running. Anyways, I'm using the stock ecu w/ stock injectors, etc... Everything is stock minus a boost gauge, air filter, and exhaust.

The other night, I attempted to start (for the first time) this "new" 7 bolt motor in my car and when I turned the key it made the noise like it was starting to kick over. A friend was watching the engine bay and said the motor was turning but after a couple tries and a few seconds later a spark ignited from the rear of the motor. From then on, when I would attempt to start the car, all I get is what sounds like the winding noise coming from the starter, but it does not turn the motor one bit.

I have since taken the starter out and tested it. It kicked out and turned.
I took the dust shield off the flywheel to check if the teeth were all grinded up. They appear fine.
I have turned the motor manually to make sure the motor wasn't locked up.

What could be causing this problem? It seems like everything is working correctly.

 

[1qwikspyder]

BTW, the car is FWD 5spd.

I'm thinking at the moment (although, I certainly hope not) the flywheel is from an awd. My buddy gave it to me thinking it was for a FWD (he had like 4 in his garage). Is there any way to check if the flywheel is a fwd or awd flywheel with the flywheel installed in the car?

Also, is it possible the motor would turn over a few times w/ an awd flywheel, but then eat enough of the tops on the teeth to where it won't even engage the flywheel at all now?

 

[hewhoisknot]

Pull the lower flywheel inspection cover off and you can check the flywheel issue urself, just a thought.

BUN

 

[1qwikspyder]

Pull the lower flywheel inspection cover off and you can check the flywheel issue urself, just a thought.

BUN

In my first post, I stated, "I took the dust shield off the flywheel to check if the teeth were all grinded up. They appear fine."

I guess what I'm wondering now is, whether or not there's a way to tell if I have a fwd or awd flywheel installed by looking only through that shielded area.

 

[JuiceGsTurbo024]

that happen to me on my 2gen it eat up my flywheel and i had to replace it! so be carefull make sure everything is dont and tight before you start you car becuase you can cuase more damange. i am changing my starter right now on my 1gen awd and damn is it a bi***... more work less room to work with but good luck hope you got your car running..

 

[spinz4]

You have the wrong flywheel AWD and FWD are different, AWD is smaller.

EDIT- Didn't read that post correctly, I don't think there is a way other than checking the clearense between the flywheel and the tranny.

 

[Fayt]

AWD is 11.5" across.