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240d
so i took off the value cover and glow plugs. im trying to turn the motor over ,by hand. i having alot of problems . i can only move the pulley about an inch or so ,and ya im turning the motor clock-wise. i put some sea-foam in.ya- know,to help out the lube.o by the way i emptyed the oil. could that be the reason why i cant turn the motor ?
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maybe.... i turn the engine over by the crank bolt.. IMHO its easier.. but i do thinks the german way. overcomplicated
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Turn the motor by putting a wrench on the power steering pump pulley nut. I assume the motor isn't stuck.
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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle. |
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the oil is not the problem. but i would put oil in it just because i would be afraid i would forget later and start it up empty.
tom w
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Whats the history of this engine - how long in hibernation? Never try to turn the motor from the camshaft bolt, stick with the crank or power steering pulley and it should turn over.
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i would stick to the crank pulley bolt... less stress put on the power steering pump and its safer. also when doing an overnight oil change either put a note on the steering wheel or disconnect the batter and put a note on the battery ... two fail safes for the second method
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If you've got a stick shift, put it in 4th gear, release the parking brake, jack up a rear wheel and turn the rear wheel by hand.
Len |
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You should be able to turn a 240 engine by turning the fan with one hand while tightening the belt with the other hand. If that doesn't work try the crank bolt. I had a 240D engine lock up one me for seemingly no reason. Unlikely that is the case with your engine however.
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