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is this the sound of a dead engine?

3K views 14 replies 6 participants last post by  1971BB427 
#1 ·
Hi all i need some smart people to help me out with my engine problem,
you guys shore seem smart enough.

Is this the sound of a dead engine, ie seizing

the vehicle wont turn over and made this noise before dying.

Thanks to those who can help
it sounds like this one i found on you tube

 
#5 ·
thanks for the reply

that's what I want to know does it sound or seem seized

I could guess that their is a major problem.

What I'm after in someone who has had enough experience to diagnose the problem down to one or 2 things before I have to do something major like pull the engine.

hope someone can lead me in a clearer direction.
 
#6 ·
Well that doesn't sound good at all. I'd reexamine the engine oil. I'd thin it with some gas or paint thinner an look for bearing material. Small pieces of silver or copper colored flakes. But if it sounded like that an now it won't turn over I'd say its taken a dirt nap.
 
#15 ·
You can easily hear the sound of compression popping back through a valve, or an air popping noise in the video. That could be timing jumped from a worn out belt, chain, or timing set. But could be a stuck valve, or some other issue in the head. I'd still start with a compression test before moving on to other things.
 
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