Engine not turning when joined with gearbox

1976 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
225,008 MILES
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MIKHAEL
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hi. i have recently overhualed my vw 2.0i engine. The engine turns fine out of the gearbox but when i fit it with the gearbox it doesnt turn at all. Im putting the engine in my golf mk1 with a 4speed gearbox. the engine runned very well before with the same gearbox and flywheel but now its cracking my head because it doesnt wanna turn with the gearbox. What would possibly be the problem?
Oct 7, 2013 at 11:27 PM
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Is the gear box ok, not locked up, it is a manual?
Oct 8, 2013 at 3:31 AM
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MIKHAEL
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it a 4 speed manual gearbox. its not locked up because i tired turning the drive shaft while the engine was out and the rod turned simultaneously with the shafts, but when i put the engine it doesnt turn.
Oct 8, 2013 at 3:35 AM
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When it is bolted up will it turn if the clutch is pressed down?
Oct 11, 2013 at 4:35 AM
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MIKHAEL
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No it doesn't turn. I tried that.
Oct 11, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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What happens if the transmission is in neutral and you try and start the engine?
Oct 11, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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MIKHAEL
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i managed to make it turn. the problem was the fitting. its turning now.
Oct 13, 2013 at 11:13 PM
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the clutch may have been a little out of alignment, goog you got it sorted out, thank you for using 2carpros
Oct 14, 2013 at 3:42 AM
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