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1988 Chevrolet Cavalier Repair Question


Topics covered: Wont start, Fuel pressure, Gas.
Mileage: 175 miles.

Asked on March 26, 2012

Car over heated now wont start. backfires when attempting to start

I was driving home the other day when my car over heated. I stopped immediately to check it out. Now car wont start. when i turn key seems like sometimes its going to start, then has a small back fire but wont start.
Avatar Asked by icebox

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Replied on March 26, 2012

scan for codes, check fuel pressure and check to see if timing chain has jumped.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on March 26, 2012

Timing prolly jumped , and blown headgaskets, check oil dispstick for any whitish colors .

Tiny Answered by tnt3904
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