11-03-2016, 03:27 PM
Thanks for your support guys. I am in need of more advice.
Remember the engine was locked solid and would not turn over or move the slightest.
I took out the glow plugs. She turned over just on the starter motor. There was no ignition as there was no compression. Water sprayed everywhere, which is a good thing right!
I turned it over for a good 5 minutes and it looks like the bulk of the water is out of the combustion chamber. It is not hydro-locked anymore. The engine sounds ok on the starter, but I won't count my chickens until I hear it firing up and ticking over.
I removed the pipe going into the air box. I removed the air box. I removed the plastic pipe that joins the air box to the stainless steel pipe that I presume goes into the turbo behind the engine.
I shoved a rag down the stainless pipe and it went round the bend a bit. I pulled it out and the rag is soaking. I hear what you are saying about removing the turbo, but that is looking like a big job (or is it?).
Now my question, once I have dried the MAF and air pipes, should I go for ignition, or do you think it is best to spend a day and remove the turbo bits. I have never done that so it is unknown territory for me. What do you think?
Thanks
Steve
Remember the engine was locked solid and would not turn over or move the slightest.
I took out the glow plugs. She turned over just on the starter motor. There was no ignition as there was no compression. Water sprayed everywhere, which is a good thing right!
I turned it over for a good 5 minutes and it looks like the bulk of the water is out of the combustion chamber. It is not hydro-locked anymore. The engine sounds ok on the starter, but I won't count my chickens until I hear it firing up and ticking over.
I removed the pipe going into the air box. I removed the air box. I removed the plastic pipe that joins the air box to the stainless steel pipe that I presume goes into the turbo behind the engine.
I shoved a rag down the stainless pipe and it went round the bend a bit. I pulled it out and the rag is soaking. I hear what you are saying about removing the turbo, but that is looking like a big job (or is it?).
Now my question, once I have dried the MAF and air pipes, should I go for ignition, or do you think it is best to spend a day and remove the turbo bits. I have never done that so it is unknown territory for me. What do you think?
Thanks
Steve