Thanks to all in advance for replying. 95 Chevy Blazer 4.3l Vortec,
240000km. (Lemon by the way) Nothing but problems since i've owned it. Anyhow that's another story.Was coming home from a camping trip the other day and the following happened...-towing lightweight trailer (1400lbs)
-at start of incline engine seemed to have less power than usual (didn't really think much of it)
-noise came from engine and vehicle stalled
-engine temp was pretty high, oil was hot
-strong gas smell from under hood
-seemed like small amount of gas had somehow come up from the intake and oozed out of plastic air intake ???
-with lighter in hand, ready to go, I checked my insurance to see if I had fire coverage on the vehicle (DAMN - I didn't)
-tried to restart, but starter wouldn't turn over engine
-figured engine may be seized. tried to hand turn pulleys and turn over with starter for about an hour, but to no avail (heard that this may help to prevent the engine from permanently seizing-don't know if there's much truth to that)
-about an hour later, tried to start vehicle again with starter and it turn over a couple of times, and seemed to almost start, but stopped abruptly as if something jammed it (audible noise with this)
-again engine seemed to be seized
-was able to get it to turn over later with starter (maybe one revolution), but seemed to jam again
-eventually fried starter
-expensive tow bill back to town (2 tow trucks for blazer and trailer) from way out in the boonies
-no obvious fluid coming from vehicle
-bit of gas smell in oil, but not too bad
- no loss of coolant, no oil in coolant I have a bit of experience with auto repairs (I seem to sniff out lemon vehicles) but nothing with engines or this type of problem Any suggestions with what might have gone wrong with the engine or things to check out Does something like this seem fixable (by myself) I could probably figure things out, but does it seem more likely that an engine replacement or rebuilt may be necessary Just want to get it running again - then FOR SALE Already lost so much money on this vehicle Thanks... Steve