5.7 tbi frozen up

Asked by GuruCCC9J Feb 17, 2019 at 02:33 PM about the 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1990 Chevy Silverado 4 by 4 with a 5.7 TBI  it 's
seems to be frozen any ideas

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By frozen, I assume you mean engine can't crank/turn over, even by hand? Try pulling the plugs and cranking it over. Pulling the plugs eliminates compression and makes it a lot easier for crank to turn. At least then you'll know what shape bearings in the short block are in.

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