is it the starter?

1998 OLDSMOBILE 88
175,000 MILES
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JASONWEBBER
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when i try to start my car it just makes a single click noise and wont start could it be the starter?
Jun 30, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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it could but the history of upper intakes leaking coolant into the motor, i would hand crank the motor first to be sure it is not fluid locked

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Jun 30, 2012 at 7:56 PM
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