Will not start after overheating

Tiny
WHENKLE12299
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  • 1998 FORD MUSTANG
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 130,000 MILES
My car over heated and now will not start. The starter kicks on but engine will not crank.
Sunday, July 29th, 2018 AT 5:11 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

Does the starter make any noise like a clunk?

It could have allowed coolant into the engine and if it does, a liquid cannot be compressed and the engine will not turn.

Remove the plugs and see if the engine will turn.

Roy
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Monday, July 30th, 2018 AT 3:30 AM

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