1999 Buick Lesabre Car Backfired Stalled Driving On Highway Wouldnt Restart

1999 BUICK LESABRE
223,000 MILES
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my car backfired and stalled driving on the highway. wouldnt restart. turns out a spark plug was broken in half. after replacing it the firing order was messed up.. and battery was jumped and misfired somewhere and a puff of smoke.. now it only clicks when trying to start... even while being jumped.. spark plug wire is faulty ,, i 'm worried the engines locked.. without a machine to hook it up to how can i tell what is the issue
Feb 13, 2013 at 1:49 PM
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It sounds like it jumped timing. See if you can turn the engine either direction by placing a large ratchet or breaker bar and socket on the crank shaft (front of engine). Let me know what you find. Also, let me know where the plug broke.
Feb 13, 2013 at 3:43 PM
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