So my 1997 Eagle Talon ESI ( Manual ) overheated yesterday, stalling itself. Then it wouldnt turn over. I let it sit over night thinking if i let it cool down that it would be fine. Went back today and will still not turn over. When im starting it, It sounds normal like the engine is not seized i can turned the crank pully by hand. I can hear everything moving inside the engine. Its turning and turning but just wont catch. Any ideas?
#109237, "RE: Car Wont Start" In response to Reply # 2 Jul-05-08 04:10 PM by Slo2g
Do a compression test, if the numbers are very different from cyl to cyl or below 150 then you need some work done. you can pull the fuel feed line and see if fuel comes out when you prime the pump.check your oil and coolant and look for either of them mixing in the other. Good compression numbers are around 180
#109238, "RE: Car Wont Start" In response to Reply # 3
I have fuel coming from the fuel bar, so the engine is getting fuel..Theres no cooland in the oil or vice versa.. I can hear everything turning... It just sounds like its turning turning turning but wont catch to turn on. Engine isnt seized i can turn the crank pulley by hand.
#109240, "RE: Car Wont Start" In response to Reply # 5
The fuel pump is working cause when i turn the key into the on position i can hear the fuel pump humming in the gas tank. Now when the car over heated it like turned itself off...like it stalled. Is there an over heat safety or something?
#109251, "RE: Car Wont Start" In response to Reply # 6
No, there is no saftey for overheating, you could have blown your headgasket. You need to do a compression test, you can rent one from Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts, etc. When you get done let us know the numbers.