2001 Mercury Cougar Car Ran Hot Shut Off Replaced Themostat Water Pump Belt Now

2001 MERCURY COUGAR
268,000 MILES
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my car ran hot and shut off i replaced the themostat and water pump belt but now it will not start did i mess up the motor or is there something i need to do to reset something please help
Dec 14, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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Is it even trying to start? Does it sound normal when it cranks?
Dec 14, 2012 at 5:10 PM
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