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Brandon E. (demonking28) Posted on Jan 27, 2015
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My engine seized on me, its a 94 sonoma 4.3L. Was running down the road, check gauges light came on, no oil pressure and before I could stop it, she died. There was no noise or fluids from it, it was

Haven't tried anything other than pulling a spark plug, it was clean, checked the dip stick no water, and attempted to turn the crank. The crank will not turn at all. Looking for info to move forward.

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Could be a dropped valve, seized piston, seized rod or main bearing, so lots of possibilities.

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