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--- james burroughs <jimb@csu.net> wrote: > > > Yo guys: > I have a type 3 related problem: I installed new > plug point condenser and adjusted the valves and > replace the old starter. Put everything back > togather and check it twice. Start up the car the > car ran for about two minutes I had it idle a little > high so I turn it off and lower the idle. When I > attempt to restart the car the car would not start I > get the sound of the starter clicking. click click > (1) exchange the battery thought it could be low > the clicking continue (2) I thought I would try to > turn the pulley and low and behold the engine is > lock up. yes lock up I tried to turn the pully with > a large socket but the engine is lock up solid. > Questions what does this sound like to you guys and > how can I determine if this is related to the valves > adjustment without takeing the engine out of the > car? and one last thing what is the procedure for > adjusting the valves in a type3 1966 fast back. > sure could use some help. > > Jimb@csu.net > 1966 fastback > 1968 vw bug > > Check that your new starter is not locking the engine down, take it loose. Big question , did you change your oil, if so, did you replace it. > ------------------------------------------------------------------- > Search old messages on the Web! Visit > http://www.vwtype3.org/list/ > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get email alerts & NEW webcam video instant messaging with Yahoo! Messenger http://im.yahoo.com