Engine wont start

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
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
Sunday, July 8th, 2007 AT 2:00 PM

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Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, September 26th, 2007 AT 9:45 PM

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