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1971 Chevy Corvette Engine Locked

Tiny
JMACDATHIRD
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  • 1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 107,000 MILES
The plastic line from my Oil Pressure Valve broke under the hhod and the car quit running because unknowingly the oil pumped out.
I hear the starter trtying to turn the engine over but the engine is locked.
What can I do to get it checked to see if it has thrown a rod?
If it has, am I better off getting it rebuilt or trying to find a replacement?

Believing God for the best.
Thanks.
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Sunday, November 29th, 2009 AT 4:12 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The only way to tell if you thrown a rod is to remove the oil pan to see. As far as a rebuild, if possible, keep the original engine. The value of the car will be increased with the original engine.
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