Firstly let me say that I have already had a sleepless night and have considered self flagellation as a punishment for this, so please don't lay into me too hard. 
Basically, I thought I'd flush the coolant system after I had to mix coolants after doing some previous work. An easy job, so I thought.
So after emptying the coolant, I started by flushing the radiator - except I didn't - I filled the Intercooler with water because instead of removing the radiator top pipe I removed the Intercooler 'in' pipe. I can't believe I'm writing this it sounds so stupid - I've changed the coolant numerous times, I just don't know what happened.
So having done this, and not realising, I started the engine, which obviously stopped promptly. Then I realised....
So I am now in the position of having to remove the 'out' intercooler pipe, and the inlet manifold to remove any water, and will have to hand crank the engine to remove any water left in there. I know there may be other serious damage internally, but I'm just planning on doing what I can first to see if it works before submitting to the professionals. My bro is a LR mechanic, but is 4hrs away so can only help over the phone.
So, on removing the drivers side wheel and wheel arch, will the engine hand crank OK from there?
Also, if there is ANYTHING else you can think of that may need doing, or any other advice I'd be most appreciative.
Cheers,
Oscar
Basically, I thought I'd flush the coolant system after I had to mix coolants after doing some previous work. An easy job, so I thought.
So after emptying the coolant, I started by flushing the radiator - except I didn't - I filled the Intercooler with water because instead of removing the radiator top pipe I removed the Intercooler 'in' pipe. I can't believe I'm writing this it sounds so stupid - I've changed the coolant numerous times, I just don't know what happened.
So having done this, and not realising, I started the engine, which obviously stopped promptly.
Then I realised....So I am now in the position of having to remove the 'out' intercooler pipe, and the inlet manifold to remove any water, and will have to hand crank the engine to remove any water left in there. I know there may be other serious damage internally, but I'm just planning on doing what I can first to see if it works before submitting to the professionals. My bro is a LR mechanic, but is 4hrs away so can only help over the phone.
So, on removing the drivers side wheel and wheel arch, will the engine hand crank OK from there?
Also, if there is ANYTHING else you can think of that may need doing, or any other advice I'd be most appreciative.
Cheers,
Oscar
