1994 Mercury Cougar motor blown?

Tiny
JEFF B 1969
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  • 1994 MERCURY COUGAR
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 80,000 MILES
Car always ticked a little, and recently started to overheat. Changed thermostat checked ratiator for flow it was good. Driving on freeway uphill started ticking louder and notice it was losing power. Pulled over and shut it off. Noticed ratiator had a hole and no water in it. No water in oil as far as I can tell and wasn't blowing any white smoke before I pulled over. Now it wont start and sounds funny when I try to start. Is the motor done or can it be fixed?
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 7:13 PM

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Tiny
2CARPRO JACK
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Thtas probably a 3.8l they went through heads and head gaskets. At 80k the mileage is still low, really depends on what the "click" noise is, if bottom end I would get another engine. Needs to be torn down to find out where the water is going if there are no visible leaks
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008 AT 7:51 AM

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