My car hesitated and had a slow start, until it eventually quit. It would not turn over after I turned the key. I was not sure where the starter was, so this video should help anyone else with the same question.
*Note: 0:22 After removing the driver side tire, remove the wheel well plastic in order to see the starter.
**Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic. I will answer and inform to the best of my knowledge from my personal experiences and research.**
Did you have any trouble taking the motor mount out after removing everything? It seems like it's getting stuck on something.
You mentioned you had to put a block under the engine, how did you do that?