98 Chevy Cavalier 142,000 miles 2.2L

BTWIGGS

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1998 CHEVROLET CAVALIER

Heard a ticking noise. Later on In the night coming from the store, the Oil light came on than the car instantly froze up. I went and put some oil in It but the car still won't start. Would love to know what the problem Is so I can fix It please.

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 AT 5:11 AM

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RASMATAZ

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Remove all the sparkplugs and turn crankshaft pulley if it doesn't wanna turn its sieged.

But the car still won't start, Do you mean it cranks over and refuses to start, or no cranking at all with a good battery.

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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 AT 5:54 AM

BTWIGGS

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The car wants to turn over and start but It doesn't. I have a new altenator and starter and new battery, so I know that's not the problem. I'm wondering If I got sludge build-up to where I ran out of oil and fried the motor. Hopefully not for my sake. Thank you

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Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 AT 5:58 AM

RASMATAZ

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Disconnect a sparkplug wire at the plug end and ground it to the engine while cranking it over do you have spark? No spark ---Check the Camshaft and Crankshaft postion sensors. Start with the CPS at E see below