the car just died on him while he was cruising. now when he cranks it, you hear a strong pop and the dash ligts get dim and sometimes.i hear clicking form the main relay area, occasionally
but fuel pump is priming.

ocasianally the motor will almost crank. like 1 in 15 tries.

i dont konw what to check for.

we tried push starting but the wheels just locked up when he let go of the clutch.

any suggestions

 

Timing belt?

 

also check for spark

 

Yeah unfortunatly sounds like the timing belt could have broken, to check just take the valve cover off and look at the belt, in that case, you probly bent at least 1 valve, maybe all of em, first thing I'd do though is check that belt. Good luck.

 

so i should be able. to turn the crank over by hand though correct>?

 

nope timing belt wasnt broken. and cant turn the motor over even with spark plugs out andstarter removed

 

anyone!!!!

 

sounds like the engine seized. oil filter clogged? check quality and quantity of oil? How many miles on the engine?

 

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That doesn't sound good. Car is in neutral, right?

 

yes the car was in nuetral and motor wouldnt turn. i drained the oil didint see any metal. the car was running 2 quarts of 20/50 and 3 quarts of 10/40