serious engine trouble

[davidwinchell2 at sprynet.com (David L. Winchell, II)]

One other possibility to think of is that the teeth on the timing belt
may have stripped in one section allowing the crank to free spin and
nothing else.  I had this happen many years ago with the '82.  Granted
it was an 8v and we are talking about a 16v, but I would check for this
possibility before breaking into the motor to look for the cure to the
problem.

HTH,

Dave

David L. Winchell, II
DavidWinchell2@sprynet.com
87 2.0L 16V Scirocco
86 8V Scirocco
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-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces+davidwinchell2=sprynet.com@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+davidwinchell2=sprynet.com@scirocco.org] On
Behalf Of Larry Fry
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 9:30 PM
To: scas660@netzero.com; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: serious engine trouble




> Over the July 4th weekend my 86 16V broke down out of state (its in 
> PA).
> While driving about 35mph the engine died with a thump. Sounded like a

> part of the timing belt mechanism but I looked under the timing belt
cover 
> and all seemed OK to the eye. However, nothing turns when I try to
start 
> the car even though the starter and battery seem to be doing their
job. If 
> anyone has any thoughts or if you know of anything that commonly
breaks in 
> that part of the engine, I'd appreciate any help. I'd hate to have to
tow 
> it back to NY or, even worse, junk it!
>
> Thanks, Steve

If the battery and starter are doing their job, then something is
turning. 
Do you mean the starter is whirring but the engine is not turning over??

Sounds like the flywheel has sheared its bolts.  If the engine won't
turn 
over when you attempt to push start, then check the flywheel... What
does the clutch feel like?

Larry
sandiego16v 


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