2000tc problems
- Thread starter chris
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Noisy bottom timing chains, worn big end and main bearing shells, (the former often caused by the latter) oil leaks from the rear of the head gasket ("O" ring), rusted sideplates, corroded cylinder heads.
Take the plugs out and leave some lubricant down the bores a good while before you start it, then crank it over with the plugs out to get the oil pressure up before you finally try to get it running. After that make sure the thermostat isn't jammed shut and wait to see what happens. There are plenty of things that could happen, but best to see what does happen before worrying yourself.
Take the plugs out and leave some lubricant down the bores a good while before you start it, then crank it over with the plugs out to get the oil pressure up before you finally try to get it running. After that make sure the thermostat isn't jammed shut and wait to see what happens. There are plenty of things that could happen, but best to see what does happen before worrying yourself.
chris said:
Depends on how long it's been lying around really, if it's a really long time, such that it's tight to turn over by hand then diesel is pretty searching, but will contaminate the engine oil so that would need changing before you start it. Otherwise use engine oil as that won't cause problems as any that gets past the pistons will just mix with what's in the sump already. Remember that when you crank it with the plugs out chances are that you'll get the remnants of the oil coming out of the plug holes under pressure, so be prepared.
