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Jul 14, 2009 | 08:14 AM

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jpnolan

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Originally Posted by mk378

You want to turn the engine counterclockwise, the way it normally runs. Go through at least two full revolutions. If you can turn the engine part of a turn but then it jams, there is probably water in one of the cylinders, or the timing belt is way off and the valves are crashing.

Went through 2 revolutions counterclockwise. No "jams" it gets tough once in a while but im only using a 6" rachet?

Jul 14, 2009 | 08:39 AM

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Jul 14, 2009 | 09:18 AM

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Is the battery low or dead?

Maybe you should try a push start again. Hold the clutch down with the key in ON(II) and the transmission in first gear while a buddy pushes the car or you are rolling down hill. Then pop the clutch.

Jul 14, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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Thats what I had tried and it stops ridiculously fast. I'll go get my battery charged then try again :/

Jul 14, 2009 | 10:20 AM

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ITS ALIVE HOLY **** ITS ALIVE PRAISE GOD! ALL CAPS! Autozone failed miserably when charging my battery.

Jul 14, 2009 | 10:33 AM

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I would just like to say thanks so much ronj and mk378 for your patience and help.

Jul 14, 2009 | 11:20 AM

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I am so glad all is fine with the engine. Any ideas about why the car went into a skid when you popped the clutch to start the engine?

Jul 14, 2009 | 11:27 AM

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I like to roll-start (forward) in second gear. First tries to spin the engine too fast and it seems a lot harsher. Course if you must roll the car backwards you only have the one choice of reverse.