2002 gtp 109000 miles.
I'm sitting stranded waiting for a ride 200 miles from home thought I would ask a few questions.
I was nearly halfway along on a road trip 65 mph climbing a hill and heard a light rattle. It wasn't pinging more like plastic rubbing on something. I shifted into different gears and neutral and reved the motor. Sound was rpm dependent in neutral. Then oil light came on and I killed the engine. I coasted off the road. Checked things out. Car wouldn't crank over, like it's seized. Oil has flecks of metal in it. Before I left home oil was super clean.
I'm pretty certain the motor has to come out. I'm betting on a spun bearing but I don't know of common issues with this engine. When I get the car home I'm gonna try turning the crank by hand maybe pull valve covers.
I'm looking for tips , or places to find them on specific issues to look for. Interested in rebuild books on this engine or if factory service manual is adequate. Also any tips on gaskets or piston kits. Things to do while motor is out? Best way to pull motor, subframe or out the top-no lift, garage method.
I have experience doing a tear down rebuild on a Ford 460 with some supervision. Would like to hear from anybody from those with any range of experience.
