Engine Question....

[atiyeh]

If an engine seized on a car what would I have to do to fix it? What are my options? The car is an 02 Impala.

 

[white]

get a new engine?

 

[atiyeh]

ok get a new engine, would I have to replace anything else?

 

[Schadenfroh]

I thought it would be about a graphics engine

 

[MrYAK]

no, if its not part of the engine, you shouldnt have to replace it, unless something else got fvcked up.

 

[desk]

Originally posted by: atiyeh
ok get a new engine, would I have to replace anything else?

the muffler probably got screwed up too.

 

[atiyeh]

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: atiyeh
ok get a new engine, would I have to replace anything else?

the muffler probably got screwed up too.

I'm trying to keep this as relevant as possible. Don't insult my intelligence.

 

[Soccerman06]

Nah Mufflers are pritty durable, but you might wanna get a new engine though.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

From lack of oil, or what? You don't necessarily need a new engine if nothing broke, but it would need a total rebuild...

 

[desk]

Originally posted by: atiyeh

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: atiyeh
ok get a new engine, would I have to replace anything else?

the muffler probably got screwed up too.

I'm trying to keep this as relevant as possible. Don't insult my intelligence.

if i wanted to insult your intelligence, i would have asked why you have an 02 impala in the first place.

 

Why did it sieze?

.......and no.....the only thing that would need replacing is the block/ internals if it is something like a melted/welded piston......

 

[bootymac]

Check the blinker fluid level too

 

[atiyeh]

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: atiyeh

Originally posted by: desk

Originally posted by: atiyeh
ok get a new engine, would I have to replace anything else?

the muffler probably got screwed up too.

I'm trying to keep this as relevant as possible. Don't insult my intelligence.

if i wanted to insult your intelligence, i would have asked why you have an 02 impala in the first place.

I'm looking into it as a commuter car. I don't like racking up the miles on my other car so I found an 02 Imapala for 4K but it's engine has seized.

 

[skyking]

There are better deals on running commuter cars. Unless you are skilled and have all the tools to do it yourself, it is a losing proposition. As soon as you pay someone to do anything, you are going into the hole.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Just get a civic, then.

 

[Wahsapa]

if you get a rotary engine it won't ever seize :thumbsup:

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Well, if you're going to swap in an engine, maybe it's a good chance for something with more power?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

Originally posted by: Wahsapa
if you get a rotary engine it won't ever seize :thumbsup:

Where is the torque?!?!

 

Originally posted by: skyking
There are better deals on running commuter cars. Unless you are skilled and have all the tools to do it yourself, it is a losing proposition. As soon as you pay someone to do anything, you are going into the hole.

Agreed....although an engine is only ~ $1200. KBB for a 2002 impala with just the 3.4 Liter is up to $8.5K with average miles. If he has the ability it is a worthwhile investment...............

 

[slick230]

Originally posted by: Wahsapa
if you get a rotary engine it won't ever seize :thumbsup:

But you can blow the apex seals and score the rotor housings and then you are fuxored.

 

Originally posted by: slick230

Originally posted by: Wahsapa
if you get a rotary engine it won't ever seize :thumbsup:

But you can blow the apex seals and score the rotor housings and then you are fuxored.

Which of course should be expected every 75K miles

<----loved my RX7 though

 

[rezinn]

If the engine is seized the owner was probably very bad at maintainance and you will have many more problems if you buy the car. What kind of 3-4 year old car has a seized engine? A piece of junk.

 

[DivideBYZero]

Originally posted by: AgaBoogaBoo

Originally posted by: Wahsapa
if you get a rotary engine it won't ever seize :thumbsup:

Where is the torque?!?!

It's at the other end of the turbo.

 

Originally posted by: rezinn
If the engine is seized the owner was probably very bad at maintainance and you will have many more problems if you buy the car. What kind of 3-4 year old car has a seized engine? A piece of junk.

uuuummmmm......what more problems that aren't visible would be likely? A transaxle at most if we are talking routine maintenence.

What 4 year old car has a siezed engine? Does it matter unless the engine model itself shows a pattern of such things? If he has the ability to swap (doesn't seem so by the question) he can come out 3K+ behind book and have a decent car.........not a bad deal.

 

[Compton]

Back in the day there was a pic floating around of an 01 Impala with an LS1 mounted to a FWD transmission. It could've been fake but it would sure be fun to drive.