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Originally Posted by buickbabe
I sure hope you're right! Anything but the engine! Your assumption is right...he did try to manually turn the engine at the crank shaft pulley. He said that he could pull the oil pan and check the engine from the bottom to determine what is wrong with the engine. Will he be able to see the front end of the engine or will I need to ask him to do this? I am willing to try anything and everything BEFORE I replace the engine. I don't believe I will get a better engine than the one in it (although it's not working right now). Thank you.
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The mechanic may be able to see part of the timing chain at the front of the crankshaft when the oil pan is dropped which is not a bad idea since it is easier than removing all of the parts in front of the timing chain cover like the waterpump, crankshaft harmonic balancer, etc. There should be open segments at the front of the engine block so oil can drain back into the oil pan.
The Series II 3800 is a great engine and hopefully you can save yours. Our '99 Regal LS has 111,000 miles and still going strong. Out of curiosity how many miles are on your Regal?