XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) 1997 - 2003

Think I locked up my engine

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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 07:12 PM
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Default Think I locked up my engine

Never mind. I did lock it up but got it free. Poured 2 quarts of Marvel Mystery Oil down the cyliders, let it sit, put a wrench on the crank, and pulled like the dickens. Got it free, Thank GOD. And for the record, I left miles of smoke trailing behind when I got the car started and drove out to semi-uncivilized territory. That of course was the 2 quarts I poured in the cylinders burning off. Engine runs perfect.
 

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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 08:05 PM
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Are you kidding?.....how do you lock-up a motor...that later turns loose and runs perfectly?...what led to the lock-up?
 
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