Ok so my engine has decided to seize and I have been told its the crank. Is this repairable if it is just tr crank. Would the crank cause n e more issues? I'd just want a better understanding of where I am with this engine now and where i go from here
Engine Problems
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minimartin1
, Feb 22 2012 09:50 PM
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Carlos W
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Mine is purple, but I have been told that's normal
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Posted 22 February 2012 - 09:52 PM
I'd be interested to know how it's been diagnosed!
Was there a lack of oil, or oil pressure in the engine?
Did it overheat?
Is the engine still complete?
Was there a lack of oil, or oil pressure in the engine?
Did it overheat?
Is the engine still complete?
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SomethingNew71
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Posted 24 February 2012 - 01:51 AM
I second Carlos W's response. I think we need more info.
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minimartin1
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 09:13 AM
It's just what my mechanic friend told me. The flywheel was jammed solid. When I took the oil out i got about 3 litres of water first before n e oil!!
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 10:06 AM
Generally it's the pistons that seize up in the bores - not the crankshaft...... The water tells you it's serious...... Either way - it's a complete rebuild - or scrap it and buy another.
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minimartin1
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Posted 26 February 2012 - 10:13 AM
I sold it for 200 on Friday night. They were aware it was seized.
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