How to: Repair a Seized Engine at home!

This video is a bit different but still focus on restoring a seized up engine at home to it's former glory. The principle of how to repair a seized engine remains the same with any type or size engine, some are just a bit more complicated than others.

[@michaelhill2844]

I've never seen anyone work so fast. :-O

[@BroughBuilt]

😂😂No time to waste!

[@thegenerousdegenerate9395]

Dude you are criminally under subscribed!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank you man! That is such a nice compliment!

[@thegenerousdegenerate9395]

@@BroughBuilt i calls it as i sees it. Cheers!🍻

[@davidbaker6084]

You make it look so easy go to guys it’s a lot complicated

[@rodguilbeau113]

Excellent video. About to dismantle a seized Mazda Miata 2.0L engine and this helped 👍

[@BroughBuilt]

Great stuff!! I'm glad if it helped! Have you seen my other video about rebuilding a Nissan Pathfinder engine?

[@1ought2]

Great video Danie. Very helpful

[@dewet3vermeulen23]

Love the video, the voice over works well, must be a relief to hear that engine purr after all that work. . .......when you put the bearings in,what oil do you use when you lubricate them ? Thanks for a great video Danie!!!! keep it up

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks Dewet! Always very satisfying to "bring life" to a machine. I use normal multigrade engine oil for assembly and start up. I then replace the oil and oil filter after a 500km run in. When replacing a new Camshaft there is another break in procedure that needs to be taken that involves specific engine revving and additives in the oil to basically "harden" the Camshaft.

[@ezmatt]

Hey, I have very little mechanic/car knowledge but I really want to learn more... I found a nice BMW with a siezed engine for only $1500, in a similar condition they typically go for around $10,000. It seems the only problem is the engine: the transmission is fine, etc. Would you say this would be a good purchase, to try rebuild the engine myself (or, get someone else to do it) - to learn about car engines and possibly make some cash? Or would you say this is a risky purchase and not worth considering...? Anyway thanks for the video, I love watching things like this, seeing how engines work and the final product... You deserve more subscribers!

[@supermorph]

very useful, alls id suggest is try to fill in the silences somewhat, but all in all quite an entertaining rebuild

[@dcswings]

nice work

[@kesu90]

Several questions: 1. Were any of the rods burnt up from overheating? If they were, why did you still reuse it? The rod could be out of round and interfear with you oil bearing clearance. 2. Since the Crank was seized, did you have the machine shop checkout it out before re-use? I saw a lot of metal fused with the crankshaft which means a crankshaft regrind would be needed if the crank can be saved. 3. Were any of the crank caps scored and melted? If they were, does it require a line hone?

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there. Thanks for the questions. I hope I can answer them: I had all components checked by the engineering shop. The head was skimmed, valves got re-seated, crankshaft was cut to a minimum oversize and the block did not suffer any damages.

[@jackiesmileshilol]

Can you please check my comment I’m seriously desperate

[@youngfellabuilds]

Love the video man keep up the good work

[@jay.wright4920]

Nice video 👍

[@BroughBuilt]

Thank yoi sir!

[@bnetolldnataman]

Yep. Great vid. 👍👍.

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks a lot!!

[@sreesanker]

Wow super cool man. You seems to work without any power tools as well. I got a question. Did you test the engine anytime before installation?

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there. No I didn't test before installing it but I did make sure everything was put together to specifications.

[@FlyerPhilip]

Could you stop the time laps, where you find difficult issues. Describe them to us, and your solution for them. Thank you

[@justindawson5930]

This must have been a really nice car to rebuild the engine like that, I feel like most cars owners would just find a running engine and swap it

[@Rico-Suave_]

Watched all of it

[@bigbird2240]

I see a lot of good cars for sale for cheap that have seized engines or a blown head gasket .. is it worth buying one to try this ?

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

Question. So all you had to buy was a crank shaft? And thank you for this video. NEW SUBSCRIBER!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there. I took the old crank shaft to the engineers and they then cut it to oversize. I also had the head reconditioned and skimmed. I bought new: rings, bearings (oversize), gaskets, oil pump, water pump and service kit. Hope this helps. Thanks for subscribing!!

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

@@BroughBuilt ok thank you!!

[@anthonydavis7651]

Good job

[@mattqin6137]

great job! Thanks for the video! Very helpful! A question: I am a full time student, I have a tsi 2.0 engine seized in my car. I want to take a challenge to fix the engine at my home garage instead of spending $5000 to replace it. I don't have any professional knowledge on car, no mechanic experience. How would you rate the difficulty to do the work? 1-10. Thanks!

[@streetsquiid5615]

Same here brother, don't have anything to spend. My 1.8 TSI is just sitting. Dealers always ask you $5,000 but there should be local mechanics how can recondition parts. They are far cheaper and paying them should be the way to go.

[@mattqin6137]

@@streetsquiid5615 I have asked several mechanics, but all of them just prefer replace the engine instead of fix it. I think they simply don't want to put time in the fixing work.

[@streetsquiid5615]

@@mattqin6137 true that, My has head gasket problem. Head gasket sealant is my next option.

[@ottis1411]

Mine just seized up (2009 Mistubishi Galant) and Im debating doing this or selling the car for whatever I can get. Where do you draw the line on if its worth it or not?

[@BroughBuilt]

Difficult question 🤔. I guess it depends on how much you can get for the car in a running condition (after spending money to get it running) vs non running and saving on repair costs.

[@thiagobravo]

Hi thanks for the vid. Isn't it necessary to verify if the head is warped, before assembly?

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks. Only if the engine had overheated, otherwise I wouldn't bother. It's also always a good idea to have the valve seals replaced especially if the car has high mileage.

[@diegodamo813]

beagle...love those dogs

[@BroughBuilt]

Haha! Yes they are my babies. Love them!

[@diegodamo813]

@@BroughBuilt I have a beagle too...its my life,i love him

[@khontsuen]

I am having trouble starting my engine. After doing the inspection, I found my engine piston stuck, and filled with ai and I did a general overhaul. After reinstalling it i can't start my engine. When the key is turned to the Start position, there is no response except the audio goes off, and comes back on when I release the key back to the on position. I assume my engine computer system is locked due to internal damage. What / how can I solve it? Can you help me Thank you.

[@josetrevino4273]

What is the name of the attachment tool you used to scuff????

[@BroughBuilt]

It's called a Cylinder Honing Tool. Use some parafin with it to lubricate the stones.

[@stephenforgione1312]

I have a 2014 challanger ran 2500 miles no oil took plugs out have some hard movement can I fill with alot of oil and fill spark plug also and turn witha rachet to try to free up

[@BroughBuilt]

Don't think you'll do anymore harm but in my experience bearings will most probably need replacing. Good luck!

[@gerardodonaire699]

You're Awesome

[@BroughBuilt]

Hehe thank you!

[@gabrielnyarko8756]

Pls my kia optima 2014 engine seized can it be fixed without me changing the engine block

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi. If it is only seized there is a good chance that you won't have to replace the block. It can either be honed, bored to oversize or even re-sleived. But you will have to open the engine to be certain.

[@philipdeighton3823]

I think my scooter has a seized engine but they said it will be around R6000 or R8000 for I go head just to open it because they will not open to look unless I want it fixed I don't really know what to do so I am going to sell it also they welded all the bolts to the scooter I I can't even take it apart

[@BroughBuilt]

That sounds very unfortunate that they welded all the bolts. Can't you even gring them off? R6k to R8k is very expensive for a scooter. You should be able to pick up a complete unit for less than R2k on the market. Good luck buddy

[@farisalmajed1818]

Hey brother engine start making hard knock noise didn’t change oil for a long time you think it’s seized ?

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there! Is the noise on the top or bottom of the engine? Depending on the make it could be something like valve lifters🤔. I would first do an oil shange and see if the noise goes away. Good luck 👍

[@jackiesmileshilol]

Hello hope all is well, I have 2011 Honda Accord I hit a pothole at 2:30a this morning the oil was coming out I tried to just make it to my house from there which was drove 1 min but the car began to stall finally got it towed to my house and at first when I put the key in it wouldn't do anything no lights but then I tried again clicks but lights came on doesn't make the turning over sound it won't start it clicks when poured oil in the engine even tho broken oil pan the time time belt moved some then stopped

[@jackiesmileshilol]

@broughtbuilt Is the engined locked!? is it a Savable

[@jackiesmileshilol]

What do I do please help to unseize !!!!

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there. Unfortunately it doesn't sound good from what you explained. Question: is the battery fully charged? Is your car manual? If so put it in second gear and try rocking the car to see if the engine is moving.

[@RawTalentSkills]

Grend i10 overheating and stuck need fixing

[@njabulomncwango383]

Do u also need to redo cylinder head?

[@BroughBuilt]

I always send to the head to engineer for pressure test and skim. They make sure the valves seat properly and that there are no cracks. I guess you could take a chance and just put it back (except for if you have a blown head gasket then it is important for a "skim")

[@colanindzinisa8297]

What make oil not to go down when pour on the engine

[@BroughBuilt]

With assembly? Or on an existing engine?

[@hellixity]

I have a question. So recently I rebuilt a v6 engine that was seized due to the rod bearing issues. I put the engine back in and torqued everything. Now I’m worried that I also should have replaced the transmission. If the engine is seized would it have damaged the transmission?

[@BroughBuilt]

I have never had any issues transpired to the transmission as a result of engine failure. I think you should be okay just repairing the engine. maybe have a look at the clutch condition while everything is open though...

[@hellixity]

@@BroughBuilt thanks for the reply turns out the transmission worked after all!

[@BroughBuilt]

Thanks for the update. Glad it's okay

[@josephsoetsang3438]

My Renault Triber has seized, will you be able to help me?

[@BroughBuilt]

Where are you based? I don't do many engine rebuilds these days but might be able to send you in the right direction.

[@puneetwasal8863]

Hello sir, I bought kia 2013 optima and my engine got seized because of lack of oil i have already put my life savings in it for 8000 dollars now it’s the piece of garbage to me could you please give me suggestion what can i do because my mechanic says we can’t open seized engine

[@BroughBuilt]

Hi there. I'm sorry about your bad situation. Every situation is different but and maybe you will have to replace your engine completely. But, I can't think of any reason you shouldn't open up your broken engine to see what damage has occurred. I have been lucky in the past and only needed to replace bearings. At least you can do an estimate of cost after seeing what needs to be prepared and then decide if it is cheaper to replace or rebuild

[@joyler2446]

You need a new crankshaft

[@vicentegonzales3852]

Seizure motor is same as lock motor? And u said need new crankshaft.. that all it needs?

[@BroughBuilt]

Yes, Seizure is same as lock. Every engine has different problems. I send all parts to the engineer for measuring. In this engine the crank got lots of wear because the bearing failure and had to be replaced. This was all that needed replacing and the head needed to be skimmed. Also I replaced rings, bearings, gaskets and water pump.

[@bigbird2240]

Can you make money just fixing cars that need engine fixed

[@BroughBuilt]

Absolutely. I do that from time to time and it is very profitable. But you must be aware of the problem and how to repair it. My personal advice is to buy a car with only one problem (ie. Blown engine) and not one with multiple issues like body and interior and gearbox. Especially for a start.