Engine won't start

Post by **Micron** » Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:24 pm

Probe97Fiesta01 wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 14, 2023 8:15 pm
Right how would I know if the engine hasn't seized? Or do you have to look at the pistons to know for sure

The easiest way is to try and turn it over with a socket on the crank shaft bolt. To make life easier remove all of the spark plugs.

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:57 am

Hi all,

I just wanted to thank everyone for their help, I've learnt alot just through this!

The sad news is however the engine is too damaged to repair and I don't have the funds for it, i can post pics of what we know is damaged etc (havent seen the pistons).

So...I really don't want to scrap it as I know how important parts are here. Its Alpine Green MOT till June 15th and around 145000 miles i beleive. It has rust that would need looking at but honestly it would probably do well as a spares car as everything else is in great condition, has full spec so all black leather interior etc. I also have boxes of spare parts, some new.

Any advise on what to do would be really great

It's a beautiful car and hate to see it go to waste.

Thanks all again
Verity

Post by **cpt black** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:05 am

Sad news Verity
wot was the damage to the engine still looks a great car though

Post by **Micron** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:14 am

cpt black wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:05 am
Sad news Verity
wot was the damage to the engine still looks a great car though

From looking back, through the posts, it would seem that the crank shaft pin sheared, Duncan did offer a replacement, but Andy P also had the parts., probabaly not a bad job to do.

Post by **cpt black** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:22 am

New the pin went Trev,just wondered why the engine is to far gone

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:23 am

Will get some pics in a a bit for you

Post by **cpt black** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:24 am

Cheers Verity

Post by **Micron** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:25 am

cpt black wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:22 am
New the pin went Trev,just wondered why the engine is to far gone

maybe it's not to someone like you, me or Duncan and others, but if Verity has to pay someone to do the work, it may not be worth it.

@Probe97Fiesta01 where is the rust that needs sorting, do you have pictures, as it might help someone to decide if they would like to take it on?

Post by **Probe97Fiesta01** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:28 am

Two places that I know of that'd need sorting for the MOT...

Bracket holding exhaust on has rusted so would need welding, might be a hole in the exhaust, but not a big job as far as I know. Second is in the engine bay, not structural but would need doing for the MOT I beleive - will get a pic of it too.

But yer its just the labour, would love to try but don't have the tools or space at the moment so all extra costs

Post by **Micron** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:30 am

Probe97Fiesta01 wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:28 am
Two places that I know of that'd need sorting for the MOT...

Bracket holding exhaust on has rusted so would need welding, might be a hole in the exhaust, but not a big job as far as I know. Second is in the engine bay, not structural but would need doing for the MOT I beleive - will get a pic of it too.

But yer its just the labour, would love to try but don't have the tools or space at the moment so all extra costs

well the rust doesn't sound too bad

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