Need Moral Support - Starter Seized Post Plenum Pull

[SteelBlueZR1]

So, I managed to successfully complete my first plenum pull alone to fix and replace the secondary actuator solenoid, which was leaking badly, and system vacuum now holds. Using Jim's really handy secondary tester, everything worked as it should... BUT, I went to start up the car and the starter turned and then seized.

I made sure the battery was fully charged and left the car on a trickle charger overnight, and tried again this morning. Engine cranked for a second and now starter just clunks or clicks. Arghhh!

I was hold to cover the coolant passages in the plenum when putting the plenum back on, but maybe some coolant got on the starter, or I did not drain enough. I am now really concerned that coolant got in the engine cylinders.

So, I have ordered a new Delco starter on EBay, which will arrivein a few days and would love the help and expertise of my WAZOO brothers when doing the starter installation and plenum pull #2.

Also, I need your advice on how to prove there is no coolant in the cylinders, and/or evacuate any coolant before starting the car to prevent anti-freeze in my oil.

Thanks for the help and support