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1600 twin port seized up

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mr k · 13 Apr 2006, 9:31 pm

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 · 13 Apr 2006, 9:33 pm

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 ]

tassupervee · 13 Apr 2006, 9:37 pm

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

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bond · 13 Apr 2006, 9:43 pm

check its not in gear?

mr k · 13 Apr 2006, 9:58 pm

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

tassupervee · 13 Apr 2006, 10:00 pm

Good luck widdit!
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Volkswagenboy · 13 Apr 2006, 10:01 pm

bond wrote:check its not in gear?

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

Anthiron · 13 Apr 2006, 10:16 pm

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