my engine is locked up

1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
200,000 MILES
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BNICOLL84
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have a 96 cavalier 2.2. replaced fuel injector but i believe a piece of the o ring fell through the cylinder head into the block. tried starting but was locked in place. took the head off but couldn't see it. rotated engine by hand fine. put it all back together and it locks up. can a small piece of rubber lock up an engine?
Nov 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM
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RASMATAZ
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I don't think so-it'll burn off-what do you mean by locked in place-engine seized up or what??
Nov 8, 2011 at 11:58 AM
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BNICOLL84
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its hydro locked. took the spark plugs out and now it spins. what do i do to ensure it wont stay hydro locked? let it dry out or what? Thanks
Nov 8, 2011 at 1:07 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Anything came out -such as coolant/oil-you sure nothing else drop in, other than the O-ring
Nov 8, 2011 at 1:23 PM
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