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Old 03-04-2004, 01:51 PM
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I want to start my engine after putting in a new timing belt but prior to putting everything back together. I plan to run the engine for less than 90 seconds to move the car from it's current home in the mud to the driveway so I can finish fixing everything. Oil is fine and new, tranny cooler is still attached, no other belts will be put on, meaning no alt or PS. I'm also planning to not put the crankshaft vibration damper back on either. I realize the car will be a bitch to steer.
This shouldn't hurt anything should it?
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Old 03-04-2004, 09:02 PM
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it cant be pushed ???
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Old 03-05-2004, 01:53 AM
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ya try pushing. If you start the car your going to spew some more coolant and coincidently make it harder to bleed in the end. It just going to suck up air.

I'd say if you have to start it go for it just keep an eye out for fluids coming out the bottom. My 0.02 cents.
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Old 03-05-2004, 01:00 PM
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No, I can't push it. It would need to be towed. Too far away from the house and down a slight hill. It shouldn't spew anything since the water pump won't be turning. The entire front end of the engine is open now with the timinh belt replaced but nothing re-assembled yet.
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Old 03-05-2004, 03:39 PM
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hook up a rope and pull it with another vehicle, I mean if u think it safe to move it, by all means
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