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1998 Buick Century wont start

Tiny
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  • 1998 BUICK CENTURY
  • 3.1L
  • 15,000 MILES
Car started overheating and cut off in middle of traffic. When I start the car the key will turn, but car wont start and you hear a loud bang. I've already changed the spark plugs and the water pump and car still wont start. I keep hearing that it could be the fuel pump, fuel filter, or Cadillac converter. How do I find out what the problem is without coming out of pocket for un needed parts. Also if it is the converter where is it located on 98 Buick century.
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Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 AT 10:24 PM

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Tiny
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Can you describe the loud bang you hear when trying to start the engine? Also, can you tell where it is coming from? Finally, is the starter cranking the engine?
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Thursday, December 5th, 2013 AT 6:18 AM
Tiny
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Sound coming from by air filter and it try to turn over do
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Thursday, December 5th, 2013 AT 11:26 AM
Tiny
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It sounds like a pop by the air filter
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Thursday, December 5th, 2013 AT 11:43 AM
Tiny
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And smell gas inside the car to
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Thursday, December 5th, 2013 AT 11:46 AM
Tiny
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If you smell gas, something tells me you lost spark to the plugs. I need you to check that and let me know what you find. If you need directions, visit our homepage under the DYI section. There are directions there.
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Thursday, December 5th, 2013 AT 4:16 PM

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