1998 Dodge Stratus Car Wont Start

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 16,500 MILES
I accidently put engine block gasket sealer in the engine I thought it was for sealing leaks, but it is for the radiator. I only put half of the can in and drove for about one block and the car shut down and now it wont start. The car didn't overheat, I had all the oil drained out and the oil looked normal. Do you think I damaged the engine.
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 AT 10:51 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This is a first for me. I doubt it hurt the engine, but how can we get it out. My biggest concerns is if it will plug the pick-up tube on the oil pump or the drain ports in the head. When it stopped running, were you able to restart it? Also, did the engine make any tapping or knocking?
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