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Old 08-26-2006, 11:32 PM
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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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Old 08-26-2006, 11:38 PM
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could that be the reason why i cant turn the motor ?
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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Old 08-26-2006, 11:46 PM
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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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Old 08-26-2006, 11:59 PM
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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.

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Old 08-27-2006, 08:23 PM
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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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Old 08-27-2006, 08:32 PM
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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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Old 08-27-2006, 09:30 PM
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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.

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Old 08-28-2006, 12:03 AM
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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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