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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Just a quick update.........Success......she turns!!! Rocking finally worked!!! Thanks for advice all, much appreciated!!
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Cheers guys, will be rocking this weekend, fingers crossed and will keep you updated! Thanks very much for all the advice.
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Just refitting brake drums at the mo. Once I have them in and wheels on, I will try rocking it. Does it matter which gear I use to rock it?
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    I removed the rocker cover and everything looked in order to me; everything where it should be, springs/rods/arms all present, nice and oily, no corrosion?
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Just checked and looks/feels dry. I can make out some carbon deposits on the face of the pots at TDC.
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Thanks for all the suggestions, will persevere and try the 'rock it' approach!!! Will let you know how I get on?
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Just tried to turn the ring gear and solid........will not turn!!
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Hi all, update!! Starter motor removed, still solid! Starter motor dog gear moves freely. could it be the starting handle mechanism where it drives the main shaft? Feels like a really solid mechanical lock? I do not have a boroscope so may have to wait patiently for the oil/fuel to hopefully...
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Will have a play tonight.......thanks for that!
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Removed plugs last night and syringed oil into pots....have soaked overnight so far. Would you suggest leaving for a longer soak time?
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Only using starting handle at the mo.
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    It is not in gear, has oil and I removed all plugs........still solid?
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    Series 3 Engine turns.....engine seizes.

    Hi All, Just to get it out there........I am an absolute 'newbie' to the Land Rover owners fraternity, please do not judge!! I have just started tinkering with my 1975, Series 3, 2.25 petrol and having snags already!!!! It had been in a barn for 20 years, no log book, no key so went back to...
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    Engine turns......engine seizes!

    Cheers for the pointer.
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    Engine turns......engine seizes!

    Hi All, Just to get it out there........I am an absolute 'newbie' to the Land Rover owners fraternity, please do not judge!! I have just started tinkering with my 1975, Series 3, 2.25 petrol and having snags already!!!! It had been in a barn for 20 years, no log book, no key so went back to...
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