My motor has locked up on my 1988 Cutlass Ciera.

Tiny
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My motor has locked up on my 1988 cutlass ciera olsdmobile, so how do I get it to unlock?
Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
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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?
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 AT 5:53 PM

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