1996 Dodge Intrepid seized engine

1996 DODGE INTREPID
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TIMB3600
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1996 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

what is the best way to take the engine out of this car when the motor is froze up and you cant turn the flywheel to get the torque converter bolts out
Apr 13, 2009 at 5:01 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If you can't lever the engine over, you may have to drop the sump and back off all the bearing caps, this may help.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 13, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Happened to my minivan. Connecting rod wrapped around stuff. I had to drop the transmission with the engine so I could pull them apart, but in your case, I bet you can lift the engine a little and pull it forward away from the transmission to get to the other flex plate bolts.

The recommendation mhpautos gave you will work too if the engine locked up due to spun bearings, but most likely not if it's due to a seized piston or broken rod.

caradiodoc
Apr 15, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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