it won't start after being driven?

2002 MITSUBISHI GALANT
107,000 MILES
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PARTY22LEXBOY2002
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I have a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant 2.4L 4cyl with 107000 miles and it won't start after being driven (engine hot)...what could this be? After i drive the car, park it and turn it off-it won't start back up! It just keeps tryin (engine turning and turning and turning) but won't start. It has been doing this for a couple months. Back then (a couple months ago) it would start up again if u just gave it a couple hours, BUT now, it takes it 4 or 5 hours...and sometimes longer, before it will start again.
Apr 23, 2012 at 4:57 PM
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FIXITMR
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Can you hear the fuel pump working on the tank when you turn the key on?

this guide can help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Please go over this guide and report back.
Apr 23, 2012 at 5:02 PM
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maybe it's flooding? have you tried holding gas pedal to floor? check plugs to see if they get wet.
Apr 23, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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also suspect is crank sensor.
Apr 23, 2012 at 5:15 PM
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I should have added more info in my original question, sorry about that. When the problem first started happening a couple months ago, there was also a strong oil scent inside the car. The valve cover gasket was bad-allowing a tiny bit of oil to seep out around the valve cover AND 2 of my 4 spark plugs were completely fouled with oil. I replaced the valve cover gasket (it no longer leaks) and cleaned the plugs with brake cleaner since they were only a month old. Is this okay? Should i have replaced the plugs anyway?
Apr 23, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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you mean the tips were fouled or the body of pug was oily?
Apr 23, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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Well, the body of the plugs was DEFINATELY covered in oil...but, there was some on the tip...however, i think that is the result of the oil dripping down from the body of the plug when i took them out of the engine, because i took them out again to check and there was no oil on the tips.
Apr 23, 2012 at 7:10 PM
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have you checked fuel delivery and spark quality?
Apr 23, 2012 at 7:53 PM
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No, i have not. I will level with you, haha, i have NO idea how to do either one of those! How do u check fuel delivery and spark quality???
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:11 PM
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check our DIY section of site.
Apr 23, 2012 at 11:15 PM
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