BIG engine problem??

[area53 at validpath.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

May sound like a dumb question, but did you observe the crank spin _completely_ 
before installing the head?

Also, did you remember to clearance the intermediate shaft? IIRC, that causes a 
clearance problem w/ #'s 1/4 and not #'s 2/3.

HTH and G/L, JT

> Wonder if somebody dropped a nut or something into cylinder 1 or 4 since
> it's stopping at #1 & 4 TDC but not 2 & 3 TDC. Unless you have a boroscope
> sounds like you'll have to pull the head. As far as the metal shavings it
> ought to be pretty easy to see where they're coming from. Just look for the
> abraded surfaces. Dan
> 
> From: "Mtl-Marc" <marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: "'Bryan Rankin'" <d_x20@xxxxxxxxxxx>; <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent:
> Wednesday, May 02, 2007 9:08 AM
> Subject: RE: BIG engine problem??
> 
> 
> I am building a 2.1 with a TDI crank into a 9A bubble block.
> 
> Crank spins freely without any problem. I have a specially clearanced
> balanced shaft to fit this motor.
> 
> It looks like you'll have to disassemble/reassemble to find what is causing
> the problem.
> 
> Good luck, and please let us know of the outcome!
> 
> Cheers.
> 
> Marc
> 
>> -----Message d'origine-----
>> De : Bryan Rankin [mailto:d_x20@xxxxxxxxxxx] 
>> Envoy? : 2 mai 2007 01:27
>> ? : scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx
>> Objet : BIG engine problem??
>> 
>> 
>> 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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