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1993 Cadillac El Dorado Car won't start

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KLOVEI
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Engine Performance problem
1993 Cadillac El Dorado V8 Automatic 190K miles

Like always i filled my car with gas having no problems won't up to head for work. I started my car and it crank over, due to cold weather I sat for a few minutes rev the engine to 2000 rpm, sat for a few more minutes and ready to head out. Car loss power and died. Tried to turn car over only a "clunk" sound. I charged the battery and checked the starter, I got nothing. I can see the starter is engaging the flywheel attempting to turn it over. I only get a tick like action from the engine nothing more. Please help!
Jan 31, 2009 at 8:00 AM
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FACTORYJACK
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Doesn't sound good. The fact that it lost power and died and now won't turn over is concerning. Could be hydro-locked. first remove the belt and see if it will turn over(accessory seized alt, a/c, etc..). If not, remove all 8 plugs and see if it will turn over then. Liquid will spray out of plug port on cylinder if it turns. If it still won't turn, I would suspect the engine or transmission seized.
Jan 31, 2009 at 4:12 PM
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