Terminator Posted June 3, 2007 Share Posted June 3, 2007 Really sorry to hear of your problems. I hope it is a small problem. Was your engine build a diy job, or did someone else do the work? I hope it is the latter, then at least you may get it rebuilt at their expense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted June 3, 2007 Author Share Posted June 3, 2007 When you put the engine back together , did you weld the crank timing star behind the crank dampener ??.. sound like there is mo crank single thats why its not firing , else the other option you not getting any oil in the engine and now its seized ??...i hope its not this. I don't know to be honest Michel, but don't recall anything like hat being done. Really sorry to hear of your problems. I hope it is a small problem. Was your engine build a diy job, or did someone else do the work? I hope it is the latter, then at least you may get it rebuilt at their expense. No i wouldn't know where to begin rebuilding the engine. But i guess it really depends on why i have a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Didnt you have loads of problems at one stage with cranks ? how many miles has the engine been ran ? and who did it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 JUST had a thought. The oil feed to the turbo is a banjo fitting. So if the bolt wasn't turned right then the oil getting through would have been very little/none. But surley the oil feeds round the engine even without the turbo feed? Banjo bolt position don't matter mate. Designed for correct flow whatever position. Hope this turns out to be some thing simple bud, really do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It sounds like there is no compression at all. There is no typical 'CHUGGA CHUGGA' noise you get on startup, its just a flat noise. Maybe your plugs are loose? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thats what was worrying me, that starter sounds very strained. Im of the same opinion, it should go 'chug chug' as it turns the engine over, but by the sounds of it, its not actually able to move the engine:( , either that or as pistonbroke says, youve lost compression. Thats just my opinion, im not usually right so dont worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 it sounds to me like its just the starter not engaging properly. i would check the oil filter to be on the safe side then try rocking the car in gear to get some movement in the gear box and turn it over. i had that problem before on a different car but the sound is the same. it seems like the starter is spinning but the soleniod is sticking and not pushing the cog forward to engage the engine but thats just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It is still turning the engine over because his rad fan is spinning, so the starter is still engaging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 yeah sorry mate i just noticed that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 did I mishear a rhythmic thumping from the exhaust in that vid? If the worst comes to the worst it's lucky you know someone who might have a spare bottom end soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike M Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Didn't someone on here have a similar thing and thought the engine had seized on them but it was actually the alternator. Might be worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Didn't someone on here have a similar thing and thought the engine had seized on them but it was actually the alternator. Might be worth a look.Jive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Thanks for all the input guys. TBH ive had enough of the car now and can't even be bothered to get her fixed. Think i'll just sell it and take the hit. I've just had enough of throwing money at the car to have her break every other month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockys96 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 thats the jamie-p spirit. hope ure mind changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 OK I'll give ya a tenner for it. Seriously it may just be something simple like JIVE found. Theres tonnes of little things that can make out like massive huge problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Is the starter motor actually engaging. It sounds as if it's just the sm turning on it's own. Silly question but have you tried a bump start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 Yeah tried a bump Doug but it doesn't want to know. Gotta say the car i think looks gorgeous, and when she works drives beautiful. But i can't take it anymore and if it's another engine rebuild i don't have the money to fix her. If it was something like the alternator or starter i'd be fine, but my luck tell's me there's no way it's going to be that simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 can you not, remove the aux/fan belt, and then get a socket on the crank pulley nut and try turning it over by hand (clockwise)? with a bit of effort it should be doable with a short 6-8" ratchet......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pistonbroke Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 It is still turning the engine over because his rad fan is spinning, so the starter is still engaging. Is the starter motor actually engaging. It sounds as if it's just the sm turning on it's own. Silly question but have you tried a bump start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michel lane Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 I think its the timing star for the crankshaft personnally sounds just like mine when it went. should not cost you that much to do , its more of time then parts. chin up james , get someone to look at it first before you make your mind up on getting rid of it . The amount of times small silly things happen to mine , i was ready to say my TVR was more reliable !!!! but then i came to my senses...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 Do a compression and leak down test, see if it turns over OK with the igniter disconnected, I agree with Michel, the star wheel is a good possibility. I mod the ones on engines I rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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