engine wont start

1999 FORD TAURUS
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OMGNOWAY
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On the way home from work yesterday, on the freeway, I heard a squealing noise, then my car started to bog down, I pulled it over and shut it off, white smoke came out of the engine.
Now, my hubby replaced the water pump today and it wont start.
the car is cranking, but wont start, he is stumped as to why it wont start
Jul 8, 2007 at 2:00 PM
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BLMO
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It sounds like you've blown a head gasket. You can tell by looking at the dipstick. If it looks milky or muddy, then coolant has mixed with the oil.

check this out

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start



If this is the case, you will need to remove the spark plugs and clean or replace them. You will also need to change the oil and the coolant. You will need to keep doing this often until you get the head gasket replaced.

I hope I'm wrong.
Sep 26, 2007 at 9:45 PM
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