09-21-2015, 09:42 PM
My son's 91 Sidekick (8 valve 1.6) engine appears to be sized. The car is full of oil; so, I do not understand how it could seize?! Apparently when he was driving, he heard noise in the engine compartment and pulled to the side and left the car there for his father to tow!
Of course, I checked the starter first; and it passed all the tests.
I then checked whether the timing belt had any issue, which was replaced less than 1000 miles ago, which I found to be intact.
I have done the suggested remedy of pouring some ant-seize fluid in each cylinder, and waited for a few days. I then tried to move the crack shaft clockwise, which in the process, I broke my ratchet wrench!
Strangely, when I move the crankshaft counter-clockwise, it appears that the cylinders move; however, turning it clock-wise is impossible.
1. Would turning crankshaft counter-clockwise cause any harm to the engine.
2. What should I be doing at this stage?
Your comments are much appreciated.
Of course, I checked the starter first; and it passed all the tests.
I then checked whether the timing belt had any issue, which was replaced less than 1000 miles ago, which I found to be intact.
I have done the suggested remedy of pouring some ant-seize fluid in each cylinder, and waited for a few days. I then tried to move the crack shaft clockwise, which in the process, I broke my ratchet wrench!
Strangely, when I move the crankshaft counter-clockwise, it appears that the cylinders move; however, turning it clock-wise is impossible.
1. Would turning crankshaft counter-clockwise cause any harm to the engine.
2. What should I be doing at this stage?
Your comments are much appreciated.
[color=#800080][b]91 Sidekick JX, 8V, S. Carolina Car, 2 dr, 3 speed Auto Trani, Halifax, NS, Canada[/b][/color]