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1981trans am 455 engine seized

Posted By: shadowhawk720 On: 04-28-2008 @ 15:14:58         Reply | Edit
hey, im about to buy a 1981 trans am with the 455 engine in it, only problem is the engine is seized so i was wondering if any of you knew how to unseize the engine with steps that i could do by myself or if i would have to get it professionally done and how much it would cost, thanks.
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Posted By: fast82Z On: 04-28-2008 @ 17:59:34     Reply | Top | Edit
If it's seized from too much heat, you may be out of luck. If it's seized from rusted cylinders you could probably put a lot of PB Blaster in there and let it soak for maybe a day or so. I'd still have it rebuilt reguardless though it may not be 100% needed.
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Posted By: shadowhawk720 On: 04-28-2008 @ 18:27:15     Reply | Top | Edit
ok cool ill find out now thanks man
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