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    1993 3.0 engine maybe froze?

    :) I'm just glad its running again and surprisingly well, that sounds like a good next move. hopefully I can get to pulling the radiator next weekend to see what kinda flow it's getting. I might try to post some pics soon even though its stock for now atleast...
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    1993 3.0 engine maybe froze?

    got it running WOO HOOO. got it started this weekend!!! freed up the motor by spraying pb blaster down each cylinder started right up but noticed that my temperature gauge doesn't work. It has good oil pressure. I put in a new thermostat and fresh antifreeze. After letting it run for a few...
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    1993 3.0 engine maybe froze?

    I'm open to almost any possibility, and am not sure but someone said is it possible for the waterpump to lock up and keep the crank from turning via timing belt. someone else also suggested because it happened when i pushed the clutch in that the pressure plates could have locked up or one of...
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    1993 3.0 engine maybe froze?

    I did change the oil, the pump is definitely one of my fears, could it have been prevented. if thats the case whats next part out the truck to get my $ back or find another engine? is it possible to pour some oil in the cylinders to free them up again?
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    1993 3.0 engine maybe froze?

    newbie here, got a 93 t4r 3.0 v6 161xxx was told it sat for at least 3yrs. did a fuel pump cleaned the tank and few other things got it running. i let it idle for about 5 min no issues no smoke no ticking just perfect. then drove it for about 10 min. i pushed in the clutch while in third gear...

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