91 ford laser overheated now wont start

1991 FORD LASER
22,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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MEGAN73
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hi i heard a ticking noise in my car whilst driving and noticed it was overheating so i pulled over turned it off, i lifted the bonnet and there was steam everywhere i waited till it cooled right down put water in radiator now it wont start, any ideas
Jan 19, 2015 at 6:03 PM
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CATAFINA
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Check the fuel pressure if its within specs and injectors are pulsing if okay look for spark then let me know
Jan 19, 2015 at 7:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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When you try to start it, does it sound normal? Have you checked to see if there is spark and fuel to the engine?
Jan 20, 2015 at 4:59 AM
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MEGAN73
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it does the normal rrrrrr but sounds like it wants to go but wont if that makes any sense
Jan 20, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What about spark and fuel to the engine?
Jan 21, 2015 at 8:32 AM
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MEGAN73
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yes there is spark, could i have cooked the motor and how would i know so
Jan 29, 2015 at 1:15 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You may have blown head gaskets or warped a head causing low compression. Tell me one more thing. Since you have spark, will the engine start with starting fluid?
Jan 29, 2015 at 5:39 AM
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