2008 Jeep liberty starter problem

[leolike212]

I have had to replace three New starters and see and smell smoke coming from that area. Have checked all relays and fuses. All good . Starting to check wires next. Any help would be appreciated. One more question could engine be locked. It did overheat due to broken radiator prior to this problem. Thanks

 

[KJowner]

Take the plugs out then pop the starter out and bar the engine over on the ring gear or try a socket on the crank to turn it. See if any water comes out of the plug holes.

 

[leolike212]

What would that prove. Blown head or gasket? Did oil change no coolant water in with oil. I forgot to mention. That the starter is extremely hot to the touch. Could it be a ground issue?

 

[DadOSix]

I have had to replace three New starters and see and smell smoke coming from that area. Have checked all relays and fuses. All good . Starting to check wires next. Any help would be appreciated. One more question could engine be locked. It did overheat due to broken radiator prior to this problem. Thanks

So- a lot more detail would help:
1 - please describe why the starter needs replaced to begin with.
2 - why have you replaced the starter 3 x ?
3 - what are you seeing / hearing / experiencing when trying to start the jeep?


Give us the whole story and maybe it will lead to a fix. At this point, it COULD be ANYTHING because we have nothing to go on. It is hard to do a decent diagnosis without some detail. @KJowner may be following the right track in wondering if the engine even can be turned by hand.