1990 Lexus Ls 400 Had Mechanic Change Water Pump Now Car Wont Start U Turn Over

1990 LEXUS LS 400
20,000 MILES
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IRISHGUY72
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i had a mechanic change my water pump and now the car wont start when u turn it over u smell gas and there is spark, i am lost please help. and on the dash there is a house lookin warning sign
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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a shop or back yard mechanic

Roy
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:37 PM
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IRISHGUY72
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200,000 miles on the car
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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IRISHGUY72
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shop ive been arguing with them for a while so im just try to do the work my self
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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did it run before you took it there for repair??

roy
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:46 PM
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IRISHGUY72
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yes sir the car ran like a dream
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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then it belongs back with them to correct the issue for you. they most likely have incorrect timing

Roy
Dec 16, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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