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Will not crank or start

Tiny
REINHOLD70
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  • 1997 FORD TAURUS
  • 146,000 MILES
Mechanic says timing chain cover has a Coolent leak. Wants $700.00 to repair leak.
I was driving and noticed the temperature gauge going up passed halfway mark. I added a quart of water and gauge was normal, came home and later started
Car to drive a short distance Later I again tried starting it would not start.
Next morning (cooler) it started okay, and now again it will not start.
Thank you for helping.
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 AT 2:42 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I'm not sure what engine you have. There is a 3.0L single overhead cam, 3.0L Dual overhead cam, and 3.4L.

The water pump is mounted to the cover, so the leak could be the pump itself or a gasket. By chance, did he identify where the leak was coming from?

As far as the no start, there is a chance the crankshaft position sensor is damaged due to the coolant getting on it. To confirm this, check for spark at the plugs. Here is a link that shows how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know.

Joe
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 AT 8:26 PM
Tiny
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Engine, for 1997 ford taurus is 3.0L-2v Vulcan flex fuel.
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 AT 9:26 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Okay, then what I mentioned above is correct. Did the shop indicate what on the cover is actually leaking or is it the actual cover?

Joe
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 AT 9:50 PM

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