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2003 Saturn Ion Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Crankshaft, Mechanic.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on June 22, 2010

2003 Saturn Ion engine wont turn over

Engine Mechanical problem
2003 Saturn Ion 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 76000 miles

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
Avatar Asked by hogjerk

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Replied on June 22, 2010

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

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