Mine is a 1.6litre carby engine with 5 speed manual. My quarter motor started playing up like it is jamming on the armature,so I temporarily used the old var with a hammer remedy which worked,but not always immediately. During this time I've noticed that if I pull up,put the car in neutral and then stop it, it starts fine every time! Could this actually be being caused by a faulty neutral switch? Thanks I haven't been able to find much else other than that it's the starter motor.butt that seems unlikely given what happens if I shut the car off as I said. CONFUSED!! If you can answer this I will donate,I've already paid for 2 unhelpful answers so I will happily donate the money I save with a correct answer! :-D