1993 Mercury Villager help

Tiny
DON POULIN
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  • 1993 MERCURY VILLAGER
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
I turned off my engine and it sounded like the engine was still running. There was a smell, not like burning, almost like over-heating. Roughly 2 minutes later it sounded like something stuck in the fan and it suddenly stopped. I have been having a squealing noise periodically for quite awhile. Can't get it to restart. Any ideas?
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 10:43 PM

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Tiny
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HI there,

Is the engine cranking over? What you have described is the engine running on, this is where the engine self detonates the fuel, (like a diesel) this is a serious problem and can cause a major engine failure if let go, that is why I am interested to know if the engine will still turn over.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 5:43 AM
Tiny
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No yhe engine will not turn over
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 9:35 AM
Tiny
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OK, this is sounding serious, try removing the spark plugs and turning the engine over by cranking and by hand, let me know how you get on.

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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 3:42 PM

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