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2000 Renault Megane Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Spark plugs, Crankshaft.
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Asked on March 24, 2009

Wont start after changing head gasket

Engine Performance problem
2000 Renault Megane 4 cyl

hi the head gasket had blown on my car got the head skimed put on new spark plugs oil changed filters changed but now it wont start tryed to jump the battery still wont start when you turn the key theres like a clunk sound thats it thanks
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Replied on March 24, 2009

Hello.

Can you crank over the engine by hand .. try turning the crankshaft with a wrench/spanner to see if it turns ?

let me know !


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Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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Replied on March 26, 2009

its turning a bit

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Replied on March 27, 2009

Remove the spark plugs and turn the crankshaft at least one whole turn ... it should turn semi-easily with the plugs removed !!

let me know


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Tiny Answered by Dave H (expert)
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Replied on March 28, 2009

hi removed the spark plugs and it turned a full turn

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