Engine seized.... ...?

[Carl christoffer bruenech]

While driving, a mecanical rattling and the engine dies after a minute... and seizes up- starter will not crank it ... engines seems locked.. wonder if timing chain just broke.... thats really **** I hear...2008 w169 150 petrol manual. Only 177.000 km - thought those chains lasted forever...

 

[Frontstep]

Is this just a complaint or do you want to get some help finding out what's wrong with it yourself or somewhere to take it ?

 

[Carl christoffer bruenech]

Sorry. Should have been clearer! i wonder where to go from here - how shall i verify if timing chain broke
Do i need to take the hole head to verify pistons and valves are busted..? Do I need to get the engine out. Or can i change head (if pistons and rod are ok..) while motor is in the car... i will have to rely on myself- old car and cant afford to have a shop look at it.. ive done lots on motorbikes.. (but this is different)

thanks for any advice

 

[bembo449]

better to source a 2nd hand engine I reckon pal

 

[Carl christoffer bruenech]

Sounds smart

 

[V6Matty]

169’s are always an engine out job for anything, access is all wrong trying to do anything from the top

 

[ajlsl600]

Tell me!!just changed pulleys on 168' wot a b! Last yr did timing chain and injectors not much fun either.
Head gasket on 68 mg 2.5 hr .so much for progress !!!

 

[joderest]

If the engine is locked, sounds like contact between valves and piston's, hence, replacement engine.

 

[ajlsl600]

Head off job to see the story.

 

[Carl christoffer bruenech]

Thank you all very much for advice and for sharing your experiences. Today i bought a new (old) engine from a dealer. Lets hope it works. I will check cam chain tensioner.. and give it a go - if anyone know a good video tutorial im extremely happy- i found a couple- i am able to lift it, to lower the engine- subframe

 

[joderest]

well done and good luck, nice that you want to keep the car on the road, was the engine warrantied and mileage given ?

 

[Carl christoffer bruenech]

well done and good luck, nice that you want to keep the car on the road, was the engine warrantied and mileage given ?

Well, if I was to scrap the car I would have missed all the fun, wouldnt I Well 4 weeks warranty- i will change timing chain, tensioner, and probably clutch since I got it down, the motor