Q: Engine seems locked

asked by on January 12, 2017

Starter will not turn engine. Gas in oul pan. Replaced fuel pump,and starter. Will pull plugs today. Had motor rebuilt about 1 year ago. I think the fuel pump diafram leaked into pan or carb float stuck and filled the cylinder

My car has 3200 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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