Just removed a complete diesel engine from a citroen ZX on my daughters
>first car as it was burning oil and water by the gallon. On inspection the
>alloy head was cracked. I therefore got a complete engine from a scrapyard >which
>was her cheapest option at the time. I was told it was ok as it came out of
>a crash damaged car where the engine was untouched and I therefore replaced
>the whole lot taking the gearbox of the other engine. On attempting to
>startup, the starter motor seized which I found was due to an overtight
>engine I can turn the engine over by hand fairly easily anti-clockwise from
>the pulley end ,but when I attempt to turn it clockwise (the correct
>direction) it goes tight and cannot be hand turned.
>
>My question is to any of the experts out there is what could be the possible
>cause of this why it will turn in one direction and not the other. I am
>reluctant to remove the engine out of the car again as it has taken over a
>week to get to this stage. Any comments/help would be appreciated. >thanks
>hayjay
>
Could be a silly thing like transmission pinions getting cocked. Are you sure the transmision is in neutral?