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Re: [T3] Seized Engine??
<x-flowed>On 17/05/2004, at 9:23 AM, Jim Adney wrote:
If I were you, I'd get something like kerosene, diesel fuel, or ATF
and pour a
couple tablespoons full in that cylinder. It's likely that you won't
be able to
figure out which cylinder it is, but you should be able to narrow it
down to
either the front or rear pair, so you'll have to treat 2 cylinders.
Once the oil is in there, move the piston up and back against the
blockage
rapidly by hand a few times in an attempt to mix it all up. If you're
lucky you
may suddenly find that it will suddenly free up. If so, put the spark
plugs
back in quickly and start the engine. Once the engine has actually run
for a
bit, you may have to replace or clean the plugs in the cylinders which
had oil
in them
That sounds like a good idea, and definitely worth a try before I pull
the engine out. I will try blowing the obstruction out, and if that
doesn't work, I will give the oil a go.
Ben Doughney
'63 1200 - Ringo
'71 1600TL
'65 1500N - Val
'70 411L Variant
'70 NSU Ro80
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