Help I think my engine is locked up!

[Mazda3Nate]

I need help my engine for sure is about to lock up I found one for $300 Its from a wrecked Hatch 2.3L just like mine, however it does not have a oil pan which is no problem bc I can just take mine off. Its already pulled the question I have is how do I check if its good or not and if you know where I can get one. The engine is said to be had 80k miles. Ones I have found on Eden (bc I have access) comparable are between $600-$2500 I know its worth looking at so im going on Sat. Im also open for ideas about my currant engine bc its not yet locked up...(scratch)

 

[flash75]

Why do you thinK it's about to lock up? have you overheated it or ran it without oil? Does the engine crank over normally with the starter? Any check engine lights, if so what are the codes? You must know something you aren't telling us.

Where has the engine with no oil pan been stored and what was done to protect the internal parts would be of concern If I was considering it? In fact I probably wouldn't bother with it since there is no easy way to check it.

Tell us more about what you think is wrong with your engine and perhaps someone can tell you what you should do to check the engine.

Clifton

 

[Mazda3Nate]

Well for one I let my fiance use the car for the past year thats where it starts she didnt change the oil and it did run low as soon as she told me it was knocking I did a tune up on it the car has 104k on the engine. 3 days after the change she called me saying that the car got really loud no lights came on (she says) and then it turned off I had it towed home. I checked the oil for mettle (there was none) then pulled out the spark plugs the #1 plug closest to the driver side had some oil in it. The others did not. The engine will still start on its own gets VERRY loud then a little quieter as it runs but im too scared to drive it, I really dont want to pay for another towing too! There is no lights coming on when I start it.

The one I am looking at has been stored in a garage and warped in plastic he says, but like I said I haven't seen it yet.