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    FX140 Seized engine

    I have an '03 FX140 and somehow water got into the engine and it appears to have locked up. I pulled the plugs and saw water in the fourth chamber. I have tried several things to get the engine rotating with no luck. Tried moving shaft with no luck. Is my only option to replace the engine or what? Also how difficult is it to replace the engine?

    thanks for the advice in advance

    AP
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    Re: FX140 Seized engine

    It definitely sounds like you have internal damage, yes. It's not terribly difficult to swap that engine, but we won't have a DIY guide for a few months yet. I suggest buying a Service Manual right now if you wan to do it yourself - it will take you at least 8 hour for the swap.
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    • #3
      Re: FX140 Seized engine

      When putting the new engine in, are there critical adjustments that need to be made? Repair shops on mt area are looking to charge me $1100 plus fo the installation and shipping. Sounds too much to me.



      Originally posted by Technical Support
      It definitely sounds like you have internal damage, yes. It's not terribly difficult to swap that engine, but we won't have a DIY guide for a few months yet. I suggest buying a Service Manual right now if you wan to do it yourself - it will take you at least 8 hour for the swap.

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        Re: FX140 Seized engine

        No, it's all set to bolt up and run. $1100 is not unreasonable.
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        • #5
          Re: FX140 Seized engine

          If I have the time and some skills what would be the benefit to having someone else install it?



          Originally posted by Technical Support
          No, it's all set to bolt up and run. $1100 is not unreasonable.

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          • #6
            Re: FX140 Seized engine

            Is that a trick question? lol Nothing, I guess...time and skill is all it takes.
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            • #7
              Re: FX140 Seized engine

              No trick questions, just don't want to waste the money. Hey I appreciate the info. One last question- what special tools are required?

              Have a great day and a better tomorrow!
              AP


              Originally posted by Technical Support
              Is that a trick question? lol Nothing, I guess...time and skill is all it takes.

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              • #8
                Re: FX140 Seized engine

                Torx/allen/regular sockets, dykes, screw driver, flywheel puller, zip ties, oil, loctite blue threadlocker.

                Before you do anything you need to get an OEM Service Manual so you know where you're going and how to get there though - it covers everything.
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