Daverse 175 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Hi guys,I went to do a head gasket change on my VR the other day, and thought i would do the chains while im at it. I went to turn the crankshaft over to TDC, but it wouldnt budge at all, not even with a pipe extension on the wrench and me standing on it, it just pulled the engine further into the mounts. I fear there may be some valve collision somewhere, although it wont turn back the other way at all. and unfortunately I havent had the engine running since I bought it so no proof that it does actually work!! I really dont want to take the head off without taking it to tdc as I know it would just end in disaster, but I cant really find out any other way can I? Iv made sure the gearbox is in neutral, theres no bits of metal in the sump to suggest trouble, Im really stuck here, is there something Im missing and just being thick? Really need help guys please!!!!Much thanks,dave Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 bump, please!? Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Did you not set the timing before removing anything? Or lock the cams? Can you move the cams? Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 no sorry i dont think I have explained it right. i have only removed the rocker head, and the engine wont spin over so i can time it to tdc. If I cant get the engine timed i may have to take the head off and time both parts individually? cams are stuck fast as well as the crankshaft.cheers Link to post Share on other sites
legvw 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Ok! Maybe taking the head off to inspect might be the best option. Doesn't sound good though fella.Your injectors will be in the post tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites
VeeRsix 0 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 !!!!sounds like a seized motor m8 you should definately be able to rotate it CW or CCW and youd feel it park on the head thru your rachet/torque wrench.Wip the head off and inspect the bores m8.Stephen Link to post Share on other sites
spadam 7 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 How long has engine been sat? Link to post Share on other sites
Daverse 175 Posted September 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 cheers for the replies guys, if i get a moment il crack on and get the head off, hopefully its not as bad as i fear!spadam, its been a while, at least 3 months with me, i dont know how long with previous owner and was also in a breakers yard prior to that. Link to post Share on other sites
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