Seized engine-1998 Pathfinder

please before you put any more money into repairs ...get a socket and ratchet on the crankshaft bolt and turn it to the right..if it will not turn the engine is seized...you can verify by removing the starter and turning the crankshaft..if it turns you have a problem with the flywheel..GOD BLESS

there are electronic connection inside.
im not sure if they have been disturbed.

take it to a local garage

sounds like you either lost your fan belt, or you have a seized up alternator, or belt tensioner. The fan belt [ drive belt ] turns the alternator to charge the battery, the power steering pump to make easy steering , and the water pump cooling your engine. Do you smell rubber burning? hear a squealing noise? or rattling noise. Open your engine bonnet, start the car up, and look at the drive belt and pulleys. They should all be turning. If this is the problem you will see something seized up. Also if you have let the power steering pump run out of oil, it may also be seized. Good luck with it

I think the first think I'd do is call some local junk yards to see if they have a motor and how much they charge for it. many have garages and will warranty the motor and install it fairly cheaply. check them out with the bbb before doing business with them.
you might be able to get one much cheaper and it will give you an idea of what the car is really worth if the right person comes along.

disconect linkage at transmission should be able to push into garage,keys at locksmith high price about 100.00

I am told once seized it's toast. The waste gate and turbo are 1 piece and repair is $1,500. T.D.I.'s are cheap to drive until they have a mechancial problem.

As a protest I WILL NOT take my Jetta to a VW dealer. I go to local garage at half the price.

It depends on why / how the engine seized.
If it has been sitting for a long time, then sure, pull the pan and sparkplugs and use a penetrating oil.
WD40, Liquid Wrench, or Loctite Solvo-Rust Super.
If it seized due to oil issue or overheating, then the engine must be pulled.
Because of the seriousness, please also consider all solutions provided by other experts.

no get a rubber mallet and un bolt the bolts and give the wheel (not the tyre) a whack with the rubber mallet and the wheel should come off then bolt it all back up and try it then


p.s. dont use a metal or wooden mallot or hammer as the wheel will shatter

first thing i would make sure is to remove the belt from the engine and see if it turns then. possible siezed accessory pulley could stop engine. if still doesnt turn over with belt off, maybe remove spark plugs to see if will turn over then

Not always. If you have a KA24E (2.4L 4 cyl) engine, the thermostat is located where the lower hose connects to the engine. I have had to change mine. It's easiest to get to if you remove the power steering pump and set it to the side. The thermostat housing is directly below where the PS pump mounts.