Thread: 300D Part I.D. - Problems Starting
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Old 02-04-2011, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver_300D View Post
No, I haven't cranked it by hand yet. Before, the starter wasn't even clicking so I figure cranking it wouldn't do any good as the starter gear wasn't trying to engage.
Be brave and put my mind at rest! Give it a quick churn - 27mm socket on the crankshaft bolt - it is all the way inside the pulley... Whilst you are at it do just like whunter recommends in the post above => 300D Part I.D. - Problems Starting
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