What do i do about my locked dodge engine?

Question

My dodge intrepid 2002, ran out of oil and as suggested by someone on yahoo! answers, the engine must have locked. A mechanic earlier said i'd need to replace the engine, but if the engine really is locked in the vehicle, what do i need to do?

Answer 1

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He didn't mean it was literally locked in the engine compartment. Vapor lock is a problem that mostly affects gasoline-fuelled internal combustion engines. It occurs when the liquid fuel changes state from liquid to gas while still in the fuel delivery system. This disrupts the operation of the fuel pump, causing loss of feed pressure to the carburetor or fuel injection system, resulting in transient loss of power or complete stalling. Restarting the engine from this state may be difficult. The fuel can vaporise due to being heated by the engine, by the local climate or due to a lower boiling point at high altitude. In regions where higher volatility fuels are used during the winter to improve the starting of the engine, the use of "winter" fuels during the summer can cause vapor lock to occur more readily.

That's a term that means "Vapor Lock"!

Answer 2

Locked only means you ran it out of oil, ruined it, and it won't turn now, not that it is somehow locked in the where you can't remove it. Do you even know for sure that is the problem?

If you have a blown engine on a vehicle that old, I wouldn't invest in a new engine for it unless it has some other redeeming value and you want to keep it for some reason.

If you do decide to fix it, all you have to do is arrange for a tow to your mechanic, and have an open checkbook when it's finished.

Answer 3

Go to a garage!

Answer 4

the engine is seized i.e. bearings are metal to metal, no oil to separate the friction surface. You need a new (rebuilt or used) engine. Your best best if money is an issue is to get a used engine from a wrecker. try www.pamsauto.com. I here they have good prices on used engines.

Answer 5

do what the mechanic told you

Answer 6

THIS VEHICLE HAS THE 2.7 ENGINE AND IT WAS THE WORST MOTOR EVER BUILT.

EVEN IF YOU DID NOT RUN OUT OF OIL THE ENGINE WOULD HAVE LOCKED UP ANYWAY.

YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO REPLACE IT OR BETTER YET BUY A DIFFERENT VEHICLE.

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