General Maintenance & Repairs Leaks | Squeaks | Clunks | Rattles | Grinds
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

engine locked up

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:38 PM
  #1  
cure07's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Default engine locked up

ok so im new to this forum and am desperate to get my problem resolved. i have a 2002 camaro z28 which i love to death. my problem is that when i went to start it this morning it made a loud grinding noise similar to that of a t.v. with no cable running. anyway i talked to people and found out it was the starter. i bought a new one and my friend and i installed it . the problem now is that it seems something is caught in the flywheel bc when i went to turn the engine over it started, made a loud clanking noise and then stopped, as though the transmission got stuck on something. we even tried to turn the crank pulley to move the flywheel to a better spot for the starter gear to catch but there is not flatspot on the flywheel. im so frustrated bc my friend and i spent all day working on it and i felt like i wasted 200 dollers on a starter. so plz get back to me and let me kno what ya think. much appreciated!!
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:45 PM
  #2  
LS6427's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 11,289
Likes: 13
From: South Florida
Default

Sounds like something inside the engine has let go.........

Was it easy to turn the engine by the crank pulley?

Was it running perfectly fine the last time you drove it and turned the engine off?
.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:58 PM
  #3  
cure07's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Default

thnx for the quick reply. the crank pulley took a lot of effort to turn and even felt like it got stuck at times. the car was fine last night and i went to turn it on this morning when all this happened. it really sounds like something is loose in the block even. i just dont kno what and if it is id hate to think how expensive it would be to fix
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2009 | 11:40 PM
  #4  
LS6427's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 11,289
Likes: 13
From: South Florida
Default

Originally Posted by cure07
thnx for the quick reply. the crank pulley took a lot of effort to turn and even felt like it got stuck at times. the car was fine last night and i went to turn it on this morning when all this happened. it really sounds like something is loose in the block even. i just dont kno what and if it is id hate to think how expensive it would be to fix
What do you mean "it was fine last night." Did it run fine and perform normally last night?

.
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 07:37 AM
  #5  
cure07's Avatar
Thread Starter
On The Tree
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 114
Likes: 0
Default

yea the engine and car were running great on thursday night. friday morning was when all the trouble started
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:57 PM
  #6  
Schnell's Avatar
Launching!
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Tampa
Default

The crank will not turn easily unless you remove all spark plugs. Did you do this before attempting to turn it?
Reply
Old Feb 4, 2010 | 11:21 PM
  #7  
rgriffin's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
Default

What did you find?
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:24 PM.

story-0
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-1
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-3
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-6
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-7
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-8
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE