# OT: Looks like my 84 Celica with the seized engine isn't gonna make it...

Posted by RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) on September 16, 2002 at 12:24:05:

There was a trickle of rust running down two of the 4 cylinders... of course these 2 cylinders were at the bottom of their travel so the whole cylinder wall had a line of rust. I was able to sand it off but the pistons still aren't moving... it's probably worse down below. I hit it with a hammer and block of wood for 15 min... nothing. Dead! I'm a moron for not turning the engine at least once every couple weeks, but I was sure it wouldn't be sitting this long (7 months). Oh well.

Replys:

- Dude, before you part the thing out, take it to a machine shop and see if they can work some magic on it. nm Matt (93SE) 15:58:34 9/16/2002 (1)
  - I'd have to tow it... not worth the time and hassle to me. It's a cool car but it's not in the best shape... needs a good deal of work now... don't have the money or time... you know how it goes :( n/m RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 18:02:08 9/16/2002 (0)
- Probably jealous of my Maxima! Here's a pic of one of the seized pistons -> RosenKen (93 SE 5spd) 14:04:08 9/16/2002 (0)
- Dang, that sucks :( n/m Bman (92 SE) 13:31:08 9/16/2002 (0)

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: There was a trickle of rust running down two of the 4 cylinders... of course these 2 cylinders were at the bottom of their travel so the whole cylinder wall had a line of rust. I was able to sand it off but the pistons still aren't moving... it's probably worse down below. I hit it with a hammer and block of wood for 15 min... nothing. Dead! I'm a moron for not turning the engine at least once every couple weeks, but I was sure it wouldn't be sitting this long (7 months). Oh well.