On Tue, 14 Feb 2006 12:55:30 -0500, Tom Adkins
<newton5@remove.comcast.net> wrote:
>Wolf Dawg wrote:
>> Anyone,
>>
>> My 99 ford escort engine locked up and I need some advice on whether to
>> trash the car or put a used engine in it?
>> Sounds like this problem has happened before. The car seemed like it
>> was misfiring..Replaced plugs and wires. This helped but the symptoms
>> came back after a week or so. Then I drove to the gas station approx.
>> 10 miles, car was driving fine, no noises, vibrations or noticeable
>> changes to ride, acceleration, etc. After filling the tank the engine
>> started very rough and a very loud pinging noise (valves clattering?)
>> as the engine ran. I immediately shut the engine off. I started the
>> engine again and the pining was less severe and I drove the car to the
>> side of the building. The car was towed to a shop the next day and the
>> mechanic said the engine was seized up and it needed to be replaced. Is
>> this common? The only thing I can think of is that the oil pump failed
>> and the engine failed from lack of oil?
>>
>> Any info would be appreciated. Thanks. Scott
>>
>
> It very likely dropped a valve seat. I've seen it numerous times on late 90s Escorts.
Usually related to having overheated the engine, but not always.
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