i purchased a 1988 rx-7 gxl. It was in storage for about 4 months and ran fine beforehand. after being in storage, the engine was seized up. When i try to turn the engine, all i can hear is the starter trying to engage the flywheel, but thats it. the previous owner used synthetic oil so im not sure if thats part of the problem. any ideas?

 

Put it in gear and try moving it by pushing it. It should free up. And you might want to put a bit of ATF in the intake or by the spark plugs.

 

i did roll the car and try to dump the cluth in high gear, and in reverse but it wouldnt budge. I don't know what could lock it up tight enough not to be knocked loose when i dump the clutch.

 

Not to sure in your case but when I bought my 87 Turbo II it had sat for like 3-4 years.

Engine wouldn't budge for anything. Well finally pulled the engine and took it apart. It seems that a coolant seal busted (probably reason for parking) and rusted everything tight.

Hope in your case it isn't anything that drastic but could of happened.

Mike

 

what did it do when you dumped the clutch

 

hey im in the same boat yeah i put some mmo today before going to work so tomorrow im going to try to turn it over with a breaker bar.

 

i rolled it down my driveway and when i dumped the clutch, it immediatly stopped and the tires squeeked

 

well put some mavel mystery oil or lucas carbon eater or something and let it sit over night then try again

 

thanks, ill have to try that. let me know hoe it works out for you

 

Search for "carbon lock". But be aware that even if you get it free, the engine is likely dead and will blow soon after.