start engine it will turn but immediately

2000 LINCOLN LS

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Hi! My car broke down on me (2000 Lincoln LS). It basically shut down like a computer would. However, trying to start it will turn but immediately do the same thing. Under the hood I was able to idle it and it stayed started but I heard a ticking sound (not knocking, ticking). I took it to the shop where there the mechanics attempted to do a diagnostic. They claimed that they couldn't get a reading with the tests. This morning he called and stated my engine is gone. Mind you, he didn't get that fact from any test. Please advise!!

Feb 8, 2012 at 5:41 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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if you dont believe him, take it somewhere else and get another opinion. a guess from here is a big guess.
did it overheat?? did it loose oil pressure?? was it knocking before it stopped??

Roy

Feb 8, 2012 at 6:01 PM

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It did not over heat, it did not have water in the oil and there was no ticking prior to the shut down.

Feb 8, 2012 at 6:33 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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ask them to be more specific about the failure.

Roy

Feb 8, 2012 at 7:28 PM

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Thx for the immediate response, due to the lack of trust I just towed it to another auto center. He could not explain how he came up with that diagnostic so I will get it to somewhere who's more professional with their findings. I'll donate because you didn't try to charge before giving an answer. Thx so so much :D

Feb 8, 2012 at 11:08 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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good luck, please let us know the outcome

Roy

Feb 8, 2012 at 11:23 PM

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