1999 Pontiac Firebird Driving On Highway Heard Loud Knock Clatter Motor Drivers

1999 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
150,000 MILES
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was driving on the highway and i heard a loud knock or clatter on the motor drivers side,suddenly the motor quit running and wont turn over.is it a rod or was that broke,it sounds like what ever it is its down by oil pan nowor or would it?whatever it is wont let the starter rotate flywheel more then a few teeth before it locks up,i even tried it manualy with a wrench....help
Oct 27, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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most likely will need to replace the motor.

Roy
Oct 27, 2012 at 4:46 PM
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