V40 2.0t, 1999

Olav 40 · Jun 23rd, 2009, 14:40

1999 (S Reg) V40 2.0 T, Lovely white bodywork, good interior, gearbox, wheels, tyres etc., in fact, everything except the 'short' engine as far as I can tell. Unfortunately the engine is 'jammed'. Cannot say seized as there was no smoke or ugly noises preceeding the failure. Was running absolutely perfectly up until it was started up, ran for about 10 seconds and then just stopped with a jolt. Now, the engine will not turn. Need to 'get rid' but don't want to let the breakers have it. Would like to shed it all in one go but may consider breaking for parts. Offers ??

Olav 40 · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:10

Now on e-bay. Ref : 200359288767

Gramayr · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:19

Is it the engine that is jammed?
Reason is a mate (who is a mechanic) bought a Smart car off a chap after he came into his workshop saying the engine had seized. He bough it off him for a few hundred quid then discovered it was the starter motor or the alternator that had jammed (can't remember which) he fixed it and had a great car for his missus. Turns out he was a lucky so and so as the car had a full Brabus setup which was worth far more than he paid for just the car - made a nice profit out of it when he sold it.

Olav 40 · Jul 4th, 2009, 21:04

Hi. No I have checked the staryer and alternator but to no avail. I appreciate the thought tho. Oh that I was so lucky. Thanks anyway.

motas-88 · Jul 6th, 2009, 00:23

I'm thinking cam belt maybe??? I may be way off, by my mate had his go on a polo, luckily he was only doin bout 5 mph, but one of the valves was open in the cylinder, when it went and the engine just totally seized up.

Hope this helps,

Tom

Olav 40 · Jul 6th, 2009, 20:20

No, the cam belt is off as are the camshafts. Thanks anyway.

John

Jul 6th, 2009, 00:23	#5
motas-88 Senior Member Last Online: Jul 27th, 2012 22:57 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Aberdeen	I'm thinking cam belt maybe??? I may be way off, by my mate had his go on a polo, luckily he was only doin bout 5 mph, but one of the valves was open in the cylinder, when it went and the engine just totally seized up. Hope this helps, Tom __________________

Jul 4th, 2009, 13:10	#2
Olav 40 Olav 40 Last Online: Jul 11th, 2009 17:03 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fareham	Now on e-bay. Ref : 200359288767

Jul 4th, 2009, 13:19	#3
Gramayr Member Last Online: Nov 20th, 2012 13:03 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: York	Is it the engine that is jammed? Reason is a mate (who is a mechanic) bought a Smart car off a chap after he came into his workshop saying the engine had seized. He bough it off him for a few hundred quid then discovered it was the starter motor or the alternator that had jammed (can't remember which) he fixed it and had a great car for his missus. Turns out he was a lucky so and so as the car had a full Brabus setup which was worth far more than he paid for just the car - made a nice profit out of it when he sold it.

Jul 4th, 2009, 21:04	#4
Olav 40 Olav 40 Last Online: Jul 11th, 2009 17:03 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fareham	Hi. No I have checked the staryer and alternator but to no avail. I appreciate the thought tho. Oh that I was so lucky. Thanks anyway.

Jul 6th, 2009, 20:20	#6
Olav 40 Olav 40 Last Online: Jul 11th, 2009 17:03 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fareham	No, the cam belt is off as are the camshafts. Thanks anyway. John

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