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Thanks for all the advice folks - removed plugs, sprayed plusgas in there - turned fine after the slightest of pressure on the wrench - now to see if it starts!

Just by hand

Fantastic, thanks for the advice folks, I'll give thart a go tomorrow 

I’ve just tried getting the crankshaft pulley to move - which I thought it should do when it’s out of gear. But I’d that not the case?

Hi,
Yes it was running before parked up, it’s out of gear, I think it has oil, at least, it did and there’s none on the driveway! Not had spark plugs out yet. I do have a compressor but it’d be a mission getting it up from the workshop to the van! I can get photos tomorrow

Thanks Rob, Marvel Mystery Oil sounds interesting, I'll get some and give it a go - same deal, spark plugs out and pour a bit in do you think?

Hello folks, my poor van has been standing untouched for about 5 years, the belt has perished and fallen off which has allowed me to see if the crankshaft will turn, but, it's stuck solid. What are the best steps for seeing if I can get it to budge. I need to put a socket on it right and see if I ca...