1994 Buick Century Car Got Hot Pulling Into Driveway Shut Off Let Cool Added

1994 BUICK CENTURY
145,000 MILES
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CRMJ1975
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car got hot as i was pulling into my driveway. I shut it off let it cool and added coolant. Now it wont start, it turns over and sometimes acts like it is going to fire off but doesn't. I checked plugs and wires and disconnected the battery put battery cables back on and it still wont start. What else could I try.
Jan 3, 2013 at 8:52 PM
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JDL
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Have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the spark plugs. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Also, check for injector pulse. If all that checks out, check cylinder compression.
Jan 3, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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CRMJ1975
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Thanks
Jan 4, 2013 at 9:46 PM
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JDL
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No problem. Let us know.
Jan 4, 2013 at 9:52 PM
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