Q: engine sized after replacing the gearbox

asked by on December 10, 2016

at first there was a grinding sound in the gearbox, after removing the gearbox I realize that the bearings were broken in the gearbox. I bought the bearings and replaced them. I then reconnected the gearbox to the engine.after finishing the job I tried to start the car it wont turn.

My car has 195000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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