1998 Buick Regal

1998 BUICK REGAL
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SALICKRAM01
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Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Buick Regal V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 115k miles

okay my car was overheating when i was driving it because the coolant was done, but when i came home i turn the car off and the next morning i started it and it started fine and i put coolant in it ,but after i put the coolant i came back home and then when i was ready to leave, my car wont start ...!!! any ideas??
Oct 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its a fuel or spark problem

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Oct 12, 2009 at 1:10 AM
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SALICKRAM01
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do you think it have anything to do with the water pump? or do i need a whole new engine??
Oct 12, 2009 at 1:34 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do what I've suggested earlier and see what's missing causing it not to start
Oct 12, 2009 at 2:54 AM
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