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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: dey_thor on July 09, 2008, 03:44:24 PM

Title: Engine Seized after Replacing Intake Manifold Gasket -
Post by: dey_thor on July 09, 2008, 03:44:24 PM

I just replaced my intake manifold gasket. It does not appear that anything has fallen into my engine while replacing the gasket. I went to start it and it would not turn over. I took the manifold off and tried to start it again still the same only a click and then a whine where the starter was frying trying to turn the engine over. I then tried to turn the engine with my wrench like I do when I adjust the valves. It won't turn...nothing. Any ideas are greatly appreciated. - Thor

Title: Re: Engine Seized after Replacing Intake Manifold Gasket -
Post by: kubik1981 on July 09, 2008, 03:56:34 PM

you may be vapor locked, if so pull out plugs see if it will turn over if not as a last resort try some deep creep by see foam it says it will unseize an engine.

Title: Re: Engine Seized after Replacing Intake Manifold Gasket -
Post by: dey_thor on July 09, 2008, 04:16:13 PM

excellent. There was indeed water in there and it shot out. I  cranked it a bit. Now letting it dry. Thanks a million you just saved me from having to remove the head. - Thor

Title: Re: Engine Seized after Replacing Intake Manifold Gasket -
Post by: wildgoody on July 09, 2008, 05:36:12 PM

Sounds like coolant got into the cylinders when
you took the manifold off.

Wild

Title: Re: Engine Seized after Replacing Intake Manifold Gasket -
Post by: dey_thor on July 09, 2008, 05:38:22 PM

Yep I did not drain the radiator before hand. I was trying to seal up a leak, but the manifold is still leaking air.