Re: My Turn: Engine Seized?

Yup. Plugs out. Even a hydrolocked engine will move a little. This engine
will not turn one micron. It's like it's welded.


On 7/14/10 10:53 PM, "Bill Cardell" <Bill@???> wrote:

> Any chance it's hydrolocked? Have you had the plugs out?
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: miatapower-bounces@???
> [mailto:miatapower-bounces@???] On Behalf Of Chad J. Douglas
> Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:13 PM
> To: derf
> Cc: miatapower@???
> Subject: Re: My Turn: Engine Seized?
>
> Well, I consulted AllData.
>
> I think Bill's right. The procedure calls for using a screwdriver to
> align the oil pump drive and I did not do that.
>
> It's possible that it's the starter, but it will be a REAL BEAR to
> remove that starter with the engine in the car without having the car on
> a lift.
>
> I'm doing this on jackstands.
>
> I'll be sure to report back when I do more testing. I won't know
> anything until sometime on Saturday.
>
>
> On 7/14/10 10:04 PM, "derf" <derf247@???> wrote:
>
>> Pull the starter all the way out. See if the bendix is still attached
> to it.
>> Unless something was loose in the motor or trans and it became lodged
>> when you tilted to do the drop in.
>> Inquiring minds want to know.
>
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