I had my water pump replaced and now it wont start

1996 FORD EXPLORER
200 MILES
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MARCHAM
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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.
Feb 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What bolt broke, are you getting spark and fuel to the engine?
Oct 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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MARCHAM
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The stud broke but they extracted it put everything back together and now says it wont start.
Oct 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Ask them if it is getting both spark and fuel to the engine. One will be missing.
Oct 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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MARCHAM
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Why will it be missing?
Oct 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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There could be many causes. But either one of them will prevent the engine from running.
Oct 9, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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