BIG engine problem??

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

My JH did a good firm refusal to start immediately after the "extensive cam
swap". (engine swap). It was the fan on the alternator striking some
washers we'd added to the bracket for clearance. Grinding flat spots on the
washers with careful installation did the trick. It was enough to stop
engine motion quite effectively. So if it's in the car/accessories
attached, check the driven accessories.
Cathy, also wishing to get the thing running... 

On 1:26 am 05/02/07 "Bryan Rankin" <d_x20@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hey guys, this is a cross post from the tex, sorry, but I know a few
> guys on here have 2.1, or at least one does.
>
>
> Engine is a 2.1L with TDI crank, 3A block. Crank has been clearanced
> to fit the block. Today I finally tried to start my 2.1L. No dice.
> Engine doesn't move from top dead center.
>
> Cylinders 1&4 are at tdc. It's not the starter, that has been ruled
> out. It's not hitting a valve, I removed the timing belt and spun the
> cam, and the cam tear turned flawlessly. I was able to turn the
> crankshaft backwards and it turned fine, until it got to about 360*
> away again, and it comes to a dead stop. There are also metal
> shavings falling from the crank gear. Any idea if this is linked to
> it or not?
>
> I'm pretty choked/worried/pissed, season opener is this weekend,
> although I missed the last two cuz I was lazy, I really wanted to
> make this one...
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
> Bryan
> Fort McMurray, AB
> 81 Volkswagen Scirocco
> 89 Volkswagen Jetta GTX
>
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