Pete frst

Ive picked up a zvh engine and i haven't run it yet,it is supposed to be a mk1 rs bottom end,anyway to cut a long story short the engine is on a stand and im fitting a new cam belt and thought id check the engine by turning it by hand,anyway it turns fairly easy and then it goes hard then easy again is this right considering there's no belt on and the lifters are all undone too,your superior knowledge will be most helpful cheers....
Pete...

Adam.

Yes mate.

Pete frst

It seams bloody hard tho,im no expert mind,just thought it would turn really easy,cheers

Adam.

Mine turned easily, then went hard, then would go back to easy bud, hope this helps

Pete frst

Cheers mate that's what it feels like but im just getting paranoid now that something's wrong and wondering how a starter motor can crank it over...

Pete frst

Any more opinions? all are welcome

HirenRS

its fine when it goes tight it is compressing i you take the plugs out it will turn more asily

Pete frst

Had a bit of an update,the engine was on an engine stand and i left the flywheel bolts in but one was slightly longer and so it caught as i turned the crank round.....hmmm school boy error....