1987 Saturn SL1 Engine won't turn over

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JEFCHER
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While driving my car, the oil liht blinked once and then the engine died on me after pulling over i tried to start the car ,but only got a click sound, after checking the engine for loose wires i found oil under the car and noticed the oil drain plug had fallen out, the engine was still pretty cool after it died. I bought a new oil plug and replaced it,filled oil level, but still the engine won't turn over. Is there a safety reset that keeps the engine from turning over, or does it sound like the engine seased up. the engine didn't make any noises what-so-ever when it died, and the oil light did not give but a seconds notice. would appreciate your reply, Thanks jefcher
Mar 31, 2010 at 12:35 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Sounds like u locked up the engine.take a wrench and put it on the crankshaft bolt and see if it turns over freely that will tell u if u locked it up.let me know what u find.
Apr 20, 2021 at 4:21 AM
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