1971 Chevy Corvette Engine Locked

1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
107,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JMACDATHIRD
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The plastic line from my Oil Pressure Valve broke under the hhod and the car quit running because unknowingly the oil pumped out.
I hear the starter trtying to turn the engine over but the engine is locked.
What can I do to get it checked to see if it has thrown a rod?
If it has, am I better off getting it rebuilt or trying to find a replacement?

Believing God for the best.
Thanks.
Nov 29, 2009 at 4:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The only way to tell if you thrown a rod is to remove the oil pan to see. As far as a rebuild, if possible, keep the original engine. The value of the car will be increased with the original engine.
Nov 30, 2009 at 12:03 AM