engine locked up - Page 2

Phil · 23rd January 2010, 13:57

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Originally Posted by mick1961

sorry it was taken on the back of a break down truck ,£900 is for labour only .i wonder if it would be more economical to have the crank out and re-ground and new bearings plus all new gasketts,can the crank be removed with the engine in the car.

You'd have to take the gearbox out I think.

mick1961 · 23rd January 2010, 14:17

ah well may be better to cut my losses ,any one want a knackerd 2003 conn se cdt?

Departed · 23rd January 2010, 14:47

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Not much help to you now Mick but headlights flashing and a click is a classic sign of a flat battery.

Yes, my first thought.

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Car is designed to give this warning.

Sorry, no it isn't it's a side effect of the smartfets in the light switch module. Urban myth I'm afraid.

Departed · 23rd January 2010, 14:53

Normal crank problems are the bearings wearing / breaking up. This usually causes rattles, but not heard of a sticky spot.

Of course there have been tales recently of snapped crankshafts. That could give some real nasties!

If you really are getting rid, you might want to add your location.

stocktake · 23rd January 2010, 14:56

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Originally Posted by lowedb

Sorry, no it isn't it's a side effect of the smartfets in the light switch module. Urban myth I'm afraid.

Well you live and learn, nice side effect though Duncan

mick1961 · 23rd January 2010, 15:08

any ideas how mutch a 2003 non-runner will fetch.

foxspeed · 23rd January 2010, 16:35

has the starter been removed ?

could be something jamming the ring-gear on the flywheel

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