2000 Pontiac Grand Am Please Help in desperate need!

Tiny
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  • 2000 PONTIAC GRAND AM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 102,000 MILES
I have a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE 4 cyl. My girlfriend was driving and she said it just wouldnt go she would hit the gas but all it did was rev up. So she pulled over and shut it off. Now wen we try to start it all we hear is the starter turning. We bought a new starter and it does the same thing. Could the peice that the starter turns be broke. Or would it be sumthing else. I am an average guy who really only know tune ups and can keep a car nice. I just need a little advice on what to check and how to check it please. Thanks
Monday, August 16th, 2010 AT 3:48 PM

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Tiny
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It's going to take a little investigation but you could have a broken flexplate (flywheel). That's all I can think off that would explain both symptoms.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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Thank you I will get to checking that. And how do I change that or how much would it cost to take to a auto repair shop if u know.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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That's a pretty big job because the transmission has to be removed. Your probably looking at over $500
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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Allright thank u very much. That helped alot out I was stumped. But now I might have figured it out cus all it does is spin and that shouldnt just spin like that thanks. O and one more thing this incident that we just had with this vehicle for some reason there is a bad oil leak. It leaked every bit out.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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Your just going to have to inspect it for that and find out where it's leaking from.
Clean it first if you have to to trace the leak to it's source and highest point.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for all the help I appreciate it.
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Thursday, July 30th, 2020 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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No problem, your welcome.
Let me know if you get more info and have more questions.
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