Better engine for a 1997 ford escort?

1997 Ford Escort The engine was idling when the engine shut down. On trying to restart it only makes a one click sound.what could be locked?

  • Answer:

    Your engine could be locked up. You can tell by putting a ratchet and socket on the crank pulley and turning the engine by hand. If you can't turn it by hand the engine is siezed up. An easier way is to turn on the headlamps so you can see their brightness like the wall of your garage. You hit the starter and if the lights go real dim then either the engine is seized up or your starter is seized up.

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