engine frozze

1. mrpurser Newbie Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 9

   #1 5th January 2009, 19:54

   some 1 plz help i have a 1.6 vtr i just got it and drove it up north and like a dic i aint put no anti frezze in it i went 2 start it and it wont start i have drained the rad and unblocked the pipes but still nothing and tryed bumping it i heard something about frezze blocks does mine have them its a p reg.....will i fuc the engine up because i have tryed bumping it?????
2. Ste Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo

   #2 5th January 2009, 19:59

   Drain it again, warm up some water in a kettle but dont boil it and poor it in. Leave it for a bit. You might need to do this twice to get the system warm enough to fully unblock the engines water tracts. If they havn't cracked that is.
   
   You could also drain the oil out at the same time, get 3.5 litres of new oil and warm it up as hot as you can without making the kitchen stink then put it in with the warm coolant water.
   
   
   Leave them for 10-15 mins and try starting again. Once its started keep a close eye on the engine temps. Try not to let it get above 3/4's if it starts to heat rapidly.
   
   And dont forget to put antifreeze in it before you let it cool down.
3. fastsaxo7 Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2008 rotherham Posts: 440 saxo 1.4

   #3 5th January 2009, 20:03

   same happened to me last yet dont try bumping it i did the same mistake and bent 2 valves lol do what ste says
4. gixxa Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 manchester Posts: 1704 vtr turbo

   #4 5th January 2009, 20:12

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ste Drain it again, warm up some water in a kettle but dont boil it and poor it in. Leave it for a bit. You might need to do this twice to get the system warm enough to fully unblock the engines water tracts. If they havn't cracked that is. You could also drain the oil out at the same time, get 3.5 litres of new oil and warm it up as hot as you can without making the kitchen stink then put it in with the warm coolant water. Leave them for 10-15 mins and try starting again. Once its started keep a close eye on the engine temps. Try not to let it get above 3/4's if it starts to heat rapidly. And dont forget to put antifreeze in it before you let it cool down.

   you should do a cook book
   "heat 3.5 ltrs of oil and add the water, then leave to gently simmer for 10-15 mins"
   
   sorry just made me chuckle

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5. gixxa Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 manchester Posts: 1704 vtr turbo

   #5 5th January 2009, 20:15

   you could also leave an electric heater in the engine bay to let it heat up for an hour or so, this should thore any ice
6. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #6 5th January 2009, 20:17

   This is why you should check your engine before you go for drive anywhere,e.g oils,anti freeze...........
7. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #7 5th January 2009, 23:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by fastsaxo7 same happened to me last yet dont try bumping it i did the same mistake and bent 2 valves lol do what ste says

   lol, shame
   
   You should always check your engine imo, especially after a uber freezing night lol