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by DanS
Wed Jun 29, 2022 4:05 pm
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Just bought a lemon. Seized engine.
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Re: Just bought a lemon. Seized engine.

My coworker hooked me up with a mechanic who will rebuild (hopefully remanufacture) the engine for $2500. I can only trust my friend's recommendation and the mechanics expertise. About the seized engine...yes I heard rattling and knocking that lead it to stall. The engine temperature never spiked th...
by DanS
Tue Jun 28, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: Engine & Transmission
Topic: Just bought a lemon. Seized engine.
Replies: 2
Views: 578

Just bought a lemon. Seized engine.

Got a 2006 Vibe with automatic transmission and 164k miles for $3800. New tires, exhaust, ice cold A/C, no rust, Very nice car except the engine seized up on highway 30 minutes into a trip to an inspection station last Friday. First, oil light started to flicker. Few minutes later a rattling noise a...