VS starter noise

[vicious01]

Hi hope someone can help diagnose a problem.

I have a vs v6 auto. starts fine but sounds as if the strater is still engaged, the noise doesn't change with the revs.

have tried turning off the car and restarting, no change, only thing i did find is when i drove it 800m up the road (i knew better) it was very hard to start again till it cooled off

[EDGE3]

Could be the CAS

[hako]

The only thing you can do is lift the bonnet and listen close to the starter when the engine is idling...it will sound pretty loud. I had this happen on an XF Falcon...drove about 500m till car died due to starter finally shorting internally and causing a dead short on the battery which killed both battery and starter motor.
It may just be loose bolts connecting the starter to the engine or the solenoid sticking...no matter what, I'd fix it pronto before it costs big $$$$.
Good Luck.