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1990 Mazda Miata won't start

Tiny
LARRYTILTON
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  • 1990 MAZDA MIATA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 70,000 MILES
I recently had my catalytic converter clog, over heated engine and blew off top of radiator. Replaced radiator and converter but now car won't start. Has spark but won't start. Car is fuel injected. Any ideas?
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 7:49 PM

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Tiny
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Hello and thanks for donating

Since the engine was overheated you will want to check compression on the cylinders. The head may have cracked from temperature, this will leak compression out and not allow engine to start.
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 AT 10:04 PM

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