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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: San Francisco Ca
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I think the engine is frozen
I have been posting all kinds of questions regarding a problem I was having with the starter. While the starter probably is going to be replaced, I think the engine is ultimately frozen. The car has sat for about 8 years off and on. I cannot push the car backwards in any gear. These acrs are heavy, yes, but I can easily push it in neutral. I am probably going to take it to a shop, because my knowlegde is running out. I want use some Marvel Mystery Oil, but before I do that I want top make sure I do it right. First, can I get it at Shucks, or do I have to order it? Second, after I remove the sparkplugs, do I just puor it down in the socket? How much? And last, does it just drain away, or do I need to somehow suck it out? Thanks for the patience, I know these questions are bordering on elementary, but I really do appreciate it.
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08-14-2001, 08:24 PM
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Bummer Chris.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/ultimate/Forum2/HTML/003271.html All the detail you could ever want. Dave |
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08-14-2001, 08:42 PM
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Chrisreale,
First remove the spark plugs and put the transmission in 2/3 gear. Now jack up one of the rear tires (so the other is still on the ground). Now try to spin the tire. If it won't move you probably have a seized engine. You can pour as much oil down the spark plug hole as you want. It will come out one way or the other. Once the engine is running, I would plan on an oil change though. |
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