2000 Renault Megane wont start after changing head gasket

2000 RENAULT MEGANE
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SNIPE
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Engine Performance problem
2000 Renault Megane 4 cyl

hi the head gasket had blown on my car got the head skimed put on new spark plugs oil changed filters changed but now it wont start tryed to jump the battery still wont start when you turn the key theres like a clunk sound thats it thanks
Mar 24, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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DAVE H
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Hello. Can you crank over the engine by hand .. try turning the crankshaft with a wrench/spanner to see if it turns ? let me know !


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Mar 24, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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its turning a bit
Mar 26, 2009 at 4:18 PM
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Remove the spark plugs and turn the crankshaft at least one whole turn ... it should turn semi-easily with the plugs removed !! let me know


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Mar 27, 2009 at 4:29 AM
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hi removed the spark plugs and it turned a full turn
Mar 28, 2009 at 11:09 AM