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Seized engine

Tiny
JAKNIYAH
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  • 2004 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 72,000 MILES
I was driving my car for a while and I didnt notice that all the oil leaked out; the engine was tapping and now it wont sart! What do I do?
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 2:23 PM

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Tiny
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Remove plugs and rotate by hand, if it won't turn it has seized and will need to be replaced.

Try a used engine first.
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 3:06 PM
Tiny
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Thanks!
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 3:13 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for using 2carpros.
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Wednesday, January 26th, 2011 AT 3:43 PM

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