2003 Saturn Ion engine wont turn over

2003 SATURN ION
76,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HOGJERK
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Car was run over a culvert that damaged the lower left corner of the radiator and the a/c condensor. no damage observed to any thing else under car but car would not start back up. We towed it to a repair shop and they say the engine is locked up. Any help greatly appreciated. Bill
Jun 22, 2010 at 2:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Dunno what's happening here but the only way to tell if the engine is locked-up is manually turn the crankshaft if it doesn't buldge/move with full force or with an impact wrench then consider it seized
Jun 22, 2010 at 11:07 PM
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