1998 Cadillac Deville

Tiny
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  • 1998 CADILLAC DEVILLE
  • V12
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 83,000 MILES
Car overheated and now sounds like it wants to turn on but wont turn over completely?
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 8:33 PM

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Tiny
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Lets define 'turn over'. I consider turning over cranking with the starter. Does it crank and not start, or not crank but the starter is engaging. If it is not cranking, it could have a significant internal leak that caused a hydrolock. If that seems to be the case, remove all spark plugs and crank to see where the water(coolant) comes from. If it cranks and does not start, it could be fuel, spark, or both, and would require diagnosis.
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Thursday, May 7th, 2009 AT 10:26 PM

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