removing the starter isn't THAT hard.
removal of the battery will almost certainly be required.
removal of the intake setup provides much more room (99% needed)
Once removed, you can visually inspect the starter and flywheel (spinning the flywheel by hand/tool to inspect all of the teeth)
The bendix in the starter may be the problem, as well.
If it won't start, and just spins, try placing the car in gear (MTX) and rocking the car back and forth from catch to catch (where the gear stops the car from rolling) and then start the car. this resettles the teeth together, and will at least get you going.
replacement of the starter before the flywheel becomes damaged would be adviseable.
Ray
