Swapped engine was running then all of the sudden squeak and no crank no start?

2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
135,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEEZY KUSHMAN
So I purchased a car and the next day I spun a main Bering. So, I swapped the engine for the same engine but a year newer. After I got done, I started it, and I was letting it run at idle to observe. While doing so out of nowhere I hear a “squeak”, and the engine shut off? I try to start it again and nothing I hear the starter “click” and nothing.
Feb 23, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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It sounds like an accessory has locked up; I would remove the drive belt to see if the engine will crank over? Also, use this video to see if the engine will rotate by hand to make sure there are no internal issues.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN42gZN6gOE

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Feb 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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