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Subject:Re: Hmm. It won't budge
From:thewestyman
Date:Sat, 15 Mar 2014 18:47:28 -0700

Yes, it's a different transmission.  I will loosen the bolts and nut to see
if it moves, tomorrow.
And yes, I did clean and reconnect the ground strap.
Zoltan

-----Original Message-----
From: Project Pat
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 5:49 PM
To: 'thewestyman' ; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: RE: Hmm. It won't budge

You changed the transmission, as in a different transmission?
Loosen the bell housing bolts and try to turn it again.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
thewestyman
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 8:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Hmm. It won't budge

I just changed the transmission and the cv shafts, serviced the clutch, new
pilot bearing, etc.
Wanted to start, it would not turn over.  I thought, it's the battery.  Not.

Went to see if the engine turns by hand and it would not move.
The clutch works fine, the starter clicks but can't turn the engine.

I can't imagine what causes it.

Anyone has an idea?

Zoltan