Yup. Plugs out. Even a hydrolocked engine will move a little. This engine will not turn one micron. It's like it's welded.
On 7/14/10 10:53 PM, "Bill Cardell" <[email protected]> wrote: > Any chance it's hydrolocked? Have you had the plugs out? > > > Bill Cardell > TurboDog's Dad > Flyin' Miata > 1-800-359-6967 (sales) > 970-464-5600 (tech support) > www.flyinmiata.com > www.fmwestfield.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Chad J. Douglas > Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:13 PM > To: derf > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: Re: My Turn: Engine Seized? > > Well, I consulted AllData. > > I think Bill's right. The procedure calls for using a screwdriver to > align the oil pump drive and I did not do that. > > It's possible that it's the starter, but it will be a REAL BEAR to > remove that starter with the engine in the car without having the car on > a lift. > > I'm doing this on jackstands. > > I'll be sure to report back when I do more testing. I won't know > anything until sometime on Saturday. > > > On 7/14/10 10:04 PM, "derf" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Pull the starter all the way out. See if the bendix is still attached > to it. >> Unless something was loose in the motor or trans and it became lodged >> when you tilted to do the drop in. >> Inquiring minds want to know. > > _______________________________________________ > Miatapower mailing list > [email protected] > http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
