Engine seized up

[Rich the hooper]

I bought a preowned TL with 40,000 miles. three months later the engine seized. The dealer says it is not covered by warranty because there was water in the engine which caused the seize. I didn't drive through any standing water. Anybody have any experience like this or any ideas.

[integra92NY]

damn that sucks . the cheapest way to fix it would be to buy a motor and put it in yourself . thats what i would do

[Targa250R]

How/when did the engine seize, and how did the water get into the engine?

You are not giving up anywhere near enough information to come to a conclusion.

[all-mote]

Rebuild that bish go get a FSM everything goes together the way it came apart just torque to spec. Replacing the motor is a short cut but its just water locked take it apart find out if the sleeve is broke witch is most likely happened then go buy a new block or take it to the machine shop if its salvagable. Buying used motors is for newbs with bolt on skillz. Bring the term "Built not bought" back brotha not to mention it will run alot better rebuilt it be bran new Or be like every other grandma in america and buy a used motor with 150k miles on it and spend 3 times as much as a rebuild for somthing thats prolly about to blow up.

[97lude]

more info is needed.