ringear worn is it possible to start any other way

1999 RENAULT MEGANE
125,456 MILES
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THE TYRE TECHNICIAN
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hi this car is automatic the ringear is worn and starter motor sticks i have tried cranking by hand which does work but it takes hours to get in the right place
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:26 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Maybe you have the wrong starter in vehicle. Try giving the starter some knocks while cranking.
Oct 7, 2012 at 7:29 AM
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