[Vwdiesel] Crank Won't Turn ?

[mark shepherd]

Is the head on?

Take sump off.
Will it move neither way?
Slacken off each crank cap and then slowly retighten.
 Find out which one is binding.
When putting in a new crank /bearings or cam, I always nip up/turn 
/nipup/turn....
I've used fine cutting compound on the odd tight one. Including a cam  that 
was seized when I got it...
Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "William Longyard" <longyard at ix.netcom.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Friday, August 08, 2008 9:31 PM
Subject: [Vwdiesel] Crank Won't Turn ?


> Just got finished installing new crank and big end bearings.  I'm sure I 
> put
> them on the right way, and oriented the rod and crank caps the right way.
> However, now the engine will not turn.  I've tried a wrench on the pulley
> nut, and tried bump starting with the starter.  Stuck.  I bought the
> bearings from a reputable seller.  Everything is standard size.
>
> Ideas?
>
> Bill L.
>
>
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