Break down diagnosis

[epooch]

I am sitting on the side of the freeway trying to figure out what happened:

Driving about 70MPH, I heard a noise/jolt and engine suddenly revved, without increase in speed, as if it was disconnected from transmission. I immediately pulled over. Car will not start now, but I hear the the starter motor spinning quickly, as if it is not engaging with the flywheel. I would have thought transmission, but with the starter not engaging, I am confused. Awaiting tow truck. Expecting a big bill.

Thanks for any help.

 

[epooch]

I am sitting on the side of the freeway trying to figure out what happened:

Driving about 70MPH, I heard a noise/jolt and engine suddenly revved, without increase in speed, as if it was disconnected from transmission. I immediately pulled over. Car will not start now, but I hear the the starter motor spinning quickly, as if it is not engaging with the flywheel. I would have thought transmission, but with the starter not engaging, I am confused. Awaiting tow truck. Expecting a big bill.

Thanks for any help.

Broken flywheel. Previous owner must have had terrible work done.

 

[mountaineer2004]

Broken flywheel. Previous owner must have had terrible work done.

One of the many risks of buying a used car, I hope it works out for you.

 

[dvdswan]

Broken flywheel. Previous owner must have had terrible work done.

My 1st thought too. Or flywheel bolts left the building.

 

[epooch]

At least the flywheel is cheap because they never break.