Starter dead?

[Delasangre4231]

I jumped the battery on my 84 300zx because it was dead, but when pushing the ignition it barely turned just a bit. I could watch the belt on the ac compressor turn a few inches. If I held the ignition it would turn just a bit and stop and then turn a bit again and then stop. Each time I got it to turn it made a groaning sound like a very weak starter, so I'm wondering if the starter is toast.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Edit: There was also some green goo near the positive terminal, dunno if that makes a difference. I have a feeling the battery is really old.

Edited March 1, 2010 by Delasangre4231

[leftover z]

I jumped the battery on my 84 300zx because it was dead, but when pushing the ignition it barely turned just a bit. I could watch the belt on the ac compressor turn a few inches. If I held the ignition it would turn just a bit and stop and then turn a bit again and then stop. Each time I got it to turn it made a groaning sound like a very weak starter, so I'm wondering if the starter is toast.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Edit: There was also some green goo near the positive terminal, dunno if that makes a difference. I have a feeling the battery is really old.

 

Does sound like your battery is toast. I'd put it on a charger and see if it will hold a charge. Clean up your battery posts and cables. I'd be surprised if it was the starter, but trying to start it with a weak battery can kill a starter (if you replace a starter, they ALWAYS recommend you have a FULLY charged battery before attempting to start your car.