1988 Oldsmobile Ciera Motor Locked On Cutlass Olsdmobile Get Unlock

1988 OLDSMOBILE CIERA
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LOGAN46
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my motor has locked up on my 1988 cutlass ciera olsdmobile, so how do i get it to unlock?
Feb 19, 2013 at 5:47 PM
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JDL
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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?
Feb 19, 2013 at 5:53 PM
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