1997 Honda Prelude Car Began Overheat Shut Off Smoking Tried Jumping Restarting

1997 HONDA PRELUDE
233 MILES
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Car began to overheat then shut off was smoking tried jumping it and restarting and acted like it wanted to but then all came on and only clicking starting but not turning over and noticed brakes and power steering wasn't working? What could be the problem why it did this
Nov 19, 2012 at 12:11 AM
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if it overheated, it may blown a head gasket allowing water into the cylinders. you need a shop to verify this before jumping to any conclusions

Roy
Nov 19, 2012 at 12:16 AM
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