1600 twin port seized up

mr k Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Apr 2006 · 13 Apr 2006, 9:31 pm

#475608

my bugs been sitting for many years and possible that water has gotten in i can turn it by hand only about 2-3 inchs. does anyone have any suggestions? should i take the heads off? let me know if you got any idea,s ta

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Apr 2006, 9:33 pm

#475610

squirt some oil in the spark plug holes nand let sit for a while??

Then again
probabally best to pull the motor and pop the heads

[ Edited on 13-4-2006 by Bizarre ]

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tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 13 Apr 2006, 9:37 pm

#475614

Yer that does sound like it has rusted the bores on the open cylinders!

It depends on how much you like the engine! if you like it, pull the barrels and fix it right

Iif you hate it, crank the bastard over with the pulgs out untill she winds over, plugs back in and hope for the best! LOL

L8tr
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Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....

bond Veteran Volks Folk

2,456 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 13 Apr 2006, 9:43 pm

#475618

check its not in gear?

mr k Casual Dubber

42 posts · joined Apr 2006 · 13 Apr 2006, 9:58 pm

#475628

Thanks for the advise , will try over the weekend. Will let you know

tassupervee That really hurts doesnt it!

1,171 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 13 Apr 2006, 10:00 pm

#475630

Good luck widdit!
L8tr
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Im not a complete idiot, quite a few parts are missing....

Volkswagenboy Staggers Automotive.

2,437 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 13 Apr 2006, 10:01 pm

#475632

bond wrote:check its not in gear?

That's what I first thought!!!
-Staggers.

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4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 13 Apr 2006, 10:16 pm

#475644

you could try over filling it with oil.....as in put like 3.5 litres in it and let it sit for a while. then everyday go out and try turning it over. even if u cant get it to go all the way just keep rocking it....do this for a few days/weeks and see if it will turn over for you after a while. squirt some down the plug holes too.

ive done this. it works

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