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Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment,
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WRENCHTECH
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How about we start with what engine you have?
Jan 9, 2016 at 1:21 PM
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MICKELODEON74
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2.2mfi
Jan 9, 2016 at 8:22 PM
WRENCHTECH
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Jan 9, 2016 at 8:26 PM
MICKELODEON74
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Well this is wat happened it was getting hot n I took thermostat out n it was doing good and all of a sudden it started knocking n got hot n died. It won't do a thing now. But it sounds different now. I was hoping it may be jumped time
Jan 9, 2016 at 8:31 PM
WRENCHTECH
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NEVER remove a thermostat in these cars. The computer needs it.
I doubt it's a timing issue.
Jan 9, 2016 at 8:34 PM
MICKELODEON74
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Wat u think. No water n oil
Jan 9, 2016 at 8:42 PM
MHPAUTOS
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Replace the thermostat and do a compression test and a scan for any fault codes, re post what you find.