I had my water pump replaced and now it wont start

Tiny
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  • 1996 FORD EXPLORER
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I had a slight leak in my water pump so I took it to a friend they took all my parts off but then a bolt broke so I had to take it to the shop now they say they replaced the water pump but now it wont start.
Monday, February 27th, 2012 AT 6:49 PM

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Tiny
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What bolt broke, are you getting spark and fuel to the engine?
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
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The stud broke but they extracted it put everything back together and now says it wont start.
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
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Ask them if it is getting both spark and fuel to the engine. One will be missing.
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
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Why will it be missing?
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 AT 6:50 PM
Tiny
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There could be many causes. But either one of them will prevent the engine from running.
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Tuesday, October 9th, 2018 AT 6:50 PM

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