davep85c4 said:
hcbph said:
davep85c4 said: Put a socket and ratchet on the alternator pulley nut. With the plugs removed, it will turn over easily with this method.
Alternator or the harmonic dampener? I would expect the dampener nut to turn the motor over.
Ever worked on a C4? I have. Lots of them. The balancer is right up against the "wonder bar" and there is very limited clearance to get a bar or socket on the balancer bolt. The fan motor is in close proximity, and it's a long reach. I don't like to scratch or damage anything when working on cars. Using the balancer bolt to turn the engine over in a C4 is a PITA, any you're likely to scratch something.
I suggested the alternator because it is very accessible, and offers a 4:1 ratio on the crank which makes it very easy to turn the engine over with the plugs removed.
It was not a mis-guided suggestion. It was made by someone who has been working on C4's regularly for 30 years.
Very very limited room...since the pressure was relieved it turned easily.
I was not going to connect the battery and have any chance
of a large explosion....was plenty of fumes.
Thanks Dave
...got any idea on the "why" this happened...I haven't pulled the injectors out yet or checked rail pressure, was just too much fumes and raw fuel.
I am letting things air out/dry out now.