[Eric]

I recently bought a non-running 1972 914-4 (it has a stuck engine, but otherwise in great condition--barely any rust). When the engine is in gear, I can turn the wheels about half a revolution before they stick (making a clunking noise I think is coming from the fan). The starter seems to work fine, so I don't think that is what is sticking. I have heard that it is common to find rusted pistons in 914s, and an easy solution to this problem is to pour an oil called "Move It" (or "Mystery Oil") through the spark plug hole into the cylinder and wait for a few days for the oil to dissolve the rust before trying to move it again. Is this the way to go, or should I remove the engine and sand the cylinders down (another suggestion I have received)? Or could my stuck engine be due to something else I haven't thought of? Any suggestions or help will be much appreciated. Thanks for the advise.