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1988 Oldsmobile Ciera Repair Question


Topics covered: Crankshaft, Engine, Piston.
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Asked on February 19, 2013

Oldsmobile Ciera Crankshaft Problem

My motor has locked up on my 1988 cutlass ciera olsdmobile, so how do i get it to unlock?
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Replied on February 19, 2013

You could remove all spark plugs and accessory belts, then see if it will crank. Might be hydrostatic lock? Fluid in the cylinders. If pistons or crankshaft is froze, thats a different issue, the engine could possibly be ruined?

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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