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Fiat 126 Chat => Fiat 126 Mechanical Problem Solving => Topic started by: richard on February 24, 2006, 01:43:07 PM

Title: possible seized engine ?
Post by: richard on February 24, 2006, 01:43:07 PM

hello ive got a 126 engine in my garden , and ive just squirted a few drops of oil down the boar holes . and have tried to turn the engine via the centre of the altenater , and all that happens is the belt slips ??

is ther anyother way i can turn the engine by hand please?  


any help be great

Title: possible seized engine ?
Post by: ChrisRLewis on February 24, 2006, 02:49:46 PM

If the engine is out of the car and gearbox removed, try turning the flywheel instead. If the gearbox is still attached check that it's in neutral.

Title: engine seize ?
Post by: richard on February 24, 2006, 03:16:08 PM

thank you .. the gearbox isnt attached ...  it was though and it was in gear?  

or doesnt it matter now though ?? or could the engine still be in gear??

thank you for the help
i will try the flywheel when not so bloody cold hehe


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Title: possible seized engine ?
Post by: ChrisRLewis on February 24, 2006, 03:34:45 PM

If the gearbox is off thats ok, it cannot be in gear.
I would take the spark plugs out and spray some plus gas in the cylinders, do it a few times over a few days. Then try spinning the flywheel to see if you can loosen things.
Good Luck!

Title: ENGINE
Post by: richard on February 24, 2006, 03:46:25 PM

cheers for your info .. you know when you say gas into the bores?? u mean a little petrol??

or actual gas ???

sorry to be a pain ....


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Title: possible seized engine ?
Post by: ChrisRLewis on February 24, 2006, 04:47:25 PM

Plus Gas is a penetrating oil it's a lot better than WD40. You can buy it at Halfords and most Motor Factors.
(http://www.lawson-his.co.uk/images/EAC/plusgas.jpg)

Title: possible seized engine ?
Post by: bis13 on February 24, 2006, 11:45:41 PM

dont mention halfords. or ( redex ). :lol:

Title: possible seized engine ?
Post by: maxlee on March 01, 2006, 01:38:22 AM

if it is siezed i no it might sound silly but coke works.

we use to do it to bikes when years back when giving them deat over the feilds  :lol:

Title: possible seized engine ?
Post by: paul harbinson. on March 01, 2006, 07:44:26 AM

I use parafin lad's let it sit a few day's.Never fail's :lol: unless it's red with rust :???: