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by HWood
Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:22 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: How to tell the difference between a 1098cc and...
Replies: 4
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How to tell the difference between a 1098cc and...

....something smaller just by looking at it once it's removed from a car?

Also, what should I be looking for when buying an engine that's already been removed from a car to make sure it's all okay?
by HWood
Sat Sep 07, 2013 8:14 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help! Engine won't turn over.
Replies: 9
Views: 3129

Re: Help! Engine won't turn over.

It's seized, completely!!! Thanks Kevin, we tried what you suggested. The oil was pretty much empty. We drove 400 miles down from Scotland where we had bought it from, and then it's just been sat waiting for a new fuel pump since then. Oil was checked in Scotland and was fine. It actually used more ...
by HWood
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:43 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help! Engine won't turn over.
Replies: 9
Views: 3129

Re: Help! Engine won't turn over.

The engine was reconditioned recently.

There have been no oil leaks.
by HWood
Fri Sep 06, 2013 11:31 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Help! Engine won't turn over.
Replies: 9
Views: 3129

Help! Engine won't turn over.

Faulty fuel pump diagnosed. Reconditioned one recently bought and fitted. Ran fine for about two hours, and then VERY suddenly engine stopped. It will not restart. When I turn the key there is a big click, and nothing. We tried bump starting - nothing. Can this be another faulty fuel pump? There is ...