so my car wont start not even turn over

2001 SATURN SL2
180,000 MILES
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SASSY760
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so in troublewshooting where i was loosing antifreeze we found that the over flow hose that connects to the manifold was broke. the car was on and when the hose came off antifreeze came pouring out everywhere under the hood. i have ordered the part to replace it but when i went to start the car to move it it wouldnt start not even turn over. it has been about 21/1-3 days and it still wont start or turn over. what could possibly be causing this to happen?
Feb 18, 2012 at 12:06 AM
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BILLYMAC
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could you have possibly bumped a wire and disconnected it while troubleshooting.?
Feb 18, 2012 at 12:21 AM
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SASSY760
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dont think so because the car was running then the fluid started coming out and i turned off the car.
Feb 18, 2012 at 1:05 AM
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BILLYMAC
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yes you turned it off so not a wire that makes it run but possibly one that makes it start. such as a wire going to the fuse box or the starter or even to the transmission.
Feb 18, 2012 at 1:12 AM
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SASSY760
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ok well we touched wires around the intake manifold and the air filter case we took off. i was thinking that maybe something behind the intake manifold and below it got so wet from the antifreeze pouring out causing it not to start. could something have i. e starter.
Feb 18, 2012 at 4:29 AM
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BILLYMAC
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well starter is sealed and water proof but i suppose anything is possible.i would try and move the connections on the starter.
Feb 18, 2012 at 3:13 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add to this one did you order the whole intake manifold or the repair kit they sell to repair the briken nipple on the manifold?Also the engine has no crank no start?Or crank no start?Di you have a automatic or manual transmission?Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
Feb 18, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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