While driving the engine made a sound, started overheating, shut off and will not start?

1991 CHRYSLER IMPERIAL
18,046 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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MSNATIVE2
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I was driving on the freeway when the engine made a weird sound like it was struggling. I noticed the car was starting to overheat. Then the car shut off, when I lifted the hood there was oil that spewed everywhere. There was a hose that was torn and popped off. I replaced the hose, but it still won't start.
Apr 21, 2023 at 11:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

In most cases, a crank with no start is related to either a loss of fuel or an ignition spark.

Do me a favor. See if it will start using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it is fuel related. If there is no change with starting fluid, then chances are there is no spark to the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how to check:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe
Apr 21, 2023 at 11:14 PM
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