Sounds like the solenoid on top of the starter is bad. If the plunger return spring is broken, the starter stays engaged all the time.
the car will not fire unless it will turn over , so the question makes no since.
Weak or dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cables? Engine seized? Bad starter? Bad starter solenoid? Bad neutral switch?
if the starter is TRYING to start the engine check to see if your getting fuel. if it doesn't then check battery connections, starter, fuses. if no fuel check fuses, pump, and filter. if it is simply not firing check plugs, distributor cap and rotor, and plug wires. HOWEVER if it ISN'T turning over, but the starter is turning the motor then check the TIMING BELT.
Try turning on the key?
Seized engine? Loose or corroded battery cables? Weak or dead battery? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter (dead spot)? Bad clutch or neutral safety switch? Bad ignition switch?
The firing order is 1,8,4,3,6,5,7,2. 1,3,5,7 are the left bank and 2,4,6,8 is the right bank with the distributor turning clockwise.
Most probably its the starter coil. That's evident if on turning the ignition key, there is a clicking sound. It may be also bad alternator with a worn out battery No fuel getting to engine or spark plugs not firing for some reason. Sorry, you have to find out which.
If mot turning over, I would check the starter wiring in the area of the pan to make sure nothing got damaged. If turning over a not firing, I would check the distributor for damage from lifting the engine. Nothing on the oil pan has any thing to do with starting, the engine will be able to start even without one , but will not last long. Need more help contact me through my board and I will try to help.
No way to do it.
Check your starter. My car had a similar problem. It may not be firing correctly.
Fort Ticonderoga.
Turning over and firing and getting gas but not starting what is it