1996 Dodge Ram engine does not run

1996 DODGE RAM
225,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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MBROCK42
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Truck stoped running while I was driving. I think that it may have seased. Is there any way I can tell before I take it to the repair shop.
Nov 14, 2009 at 8:28 PM
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JDL
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Welcome to the forum. Remove the plugs and accessory belt/s, see if you can turn the crank by hand? All the fluids ok?
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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MBROCK42
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Pulled plugs and belts, would not turn. The dip stick is stuck so cannt check hower it does have some oil I looosend the drain just to see if there was any. Whats the next step. Pull the engine?
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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JDL
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Did you notice anything before it siezed? temp lite-- oil lite-- anything? You can pull oil pan and heads, see if you see anything? That's up to you.
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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MBROCK42
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No. everything seemed normal. Thank you for the help. I'm going to pull the heads next. I'll keep you posted. Thank you for the time
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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JDL
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Just a thought, if you think the piston/s is siezed? With plugs removed, pour a little oil in each spark plug hole, let it set for a while, see if they come loose? Although the cylinders may still be damaged?
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:34 AM
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