Comments on: 3 Symptoms of a Seized Engine (and What Causes It)

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:48:24 +0000

In reply to xagai. Can you turn the engine over by hand? Recheck your timing. If you have an interference engine and the timing belt is loose or slipped, that could very well prevent the engine from turning over.

By: xagai

xagai — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:58:24 +0000

Just got a new engine to replace my old one which done a head gasket. When I bought the new engine everything was working and rotating fine.

When I finished installing the engine and try to fire it up, all I hear is a click sound, I trying turning the engine manually but is full seized and the engine wasn’t seized before I put it in. The engine hasn’t run at all to to consider the other factors that can cause this to happen.
can someone please help me it will be much appreciated, thanks.

By: Sean

Sean — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:41:38 +0000

In reply to Cody Brazier. I really don't know anything about boats, but I'm wondering if there's an issue with the timing chain in that motor. Maybe a weak chain or failed tensioner that broke when you turned the motor with the starter. Have you been able to tear down the engine to assess the situation?

By: Cody Brazier

Cody Brazier — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:53:31 +0000

I have an old 77 boat with a 302 Ford V8 that I bought and when I got it home I manually cranked it by hand. Also tried the starter and it was turning over fine. Than it stopped turning over and I can’t turn it by hand. Any thoughts ??

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:11:39 +0000

In reply to Tanis. Not sure what the issue could be. If you get the codes scanned, that may give you an idea of some of the possibilities.

By: Tanis

Tanis — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 07:35:07 +0000

My 2011 Tiguan started failing power steers intermittently 4x over the past 2.5 years since buying it used in 2018. Recently was five days ago; restarting corrects it. Yesterday while driving thought I noted momentary loss of acceleration, but attributed it to imagination. Half an hour later experienced loss of engine power. Waited five minutes and restarted fine but new EPC light was on. I managed to get home with no trouble and on restart EPC light went out so I assumed all was fine. Went out to nearby errand today and it stalled again, only this time would not start again. It cracks but won’t start. Towed it home and charged battery – still nothing. I don’t have a code scanner but am very worried this is something very big I may not be able to afford. It is Sunday and doubtful any shop will have time Monday to get it in. Any ideas what the top issues could be from worst to least? TIA

By: Sean

Sean — Mon, 17 May 2021 15:46:11 +0000

In reply to dude. If you can spin the engine with a ratchet on the crankshaft pulley, your engine isn't seized. You checked the battery, right? Make sure the battery terminals are clean and free of corrosion. It could also be the starter going out. You'll have to spend a bit more time with it to narrow it down.

By: dude

dude — Mon, 17 May 2021 12:00:24 +0000

My 07 Cadillac sts won’t turn over. It just clicks when you try to start it. I was told it’s the motor seized but also was told it might be the starter. Does anyone have any idea?

By: Sean

Sean — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 23:46:48 +0000

In reply to Hammad. I don't know, you'll probably need a machinist to look at it to know if the block can be repaired.

By: Hammad

Hammad — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:00:56 +0000

My Honda Vti oriel 2005 prosmatic is heated very hot engine oil smell block is fail head is save water body leak car is ver hot can I block repair or engine change