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Re: [T3] Seized Engine??
On 17 May 2004 at 17:14, Ben Doughney wrote:
> 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.
>
> 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.
Yes, that's what I'd do: Start with the air and esclate from there if
necessary. You might be able to make a source of compressed air from a spare
tire, or just see if you can buy one of those compressed air in a can that's
used to blow dust off things.
--
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA
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