Posted by old on October 22, 2007 at 08:52:44 from (4.244.217.56):
In Reply to: D17 Motor Seized posted by NJM on October 22, 2007 at 05:31:49:
Oil will stop the rust problem which is what locked it up in the first place but it doesn't work well to unlock an engine. If you can blow or wick the oil out of the cylinders then fill with tranny fluid and let it sit a few days. Then put a 12 volt battery in and use short fast taps on the starter and if you can watch the crank pulley for movement. Be sure to put the plug back in when sitting to keep dirt etc out and when you try to turn it over pull the plugs out to prevent hyd lock in the cylinders. Also stand clear of the spark plug side when you try to turn it over or you may end up with a tranny fluid shower. BTDT and while it doesn't hurt you unless you get it in your eyes its still not fun to get covered in tranny fluid
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