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1995 Chevy Cavalier

Tiny
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Engine Cooling problem
1995 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

What are the possible problems with the car? It over heated and a hose popped, I replaced that and the car still doesn't turn on.
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 3:11 PM

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Tiny
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You may have a compression problem from a blown head gasket or cracked head.
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 7:11 PM
Tiny
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If it is what it maybe what parts would I probably need and how much would they cast
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010 AT 8:10 PM
Tiny
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First let me ask you this, Does the vehicle atleast try to start? Does it crank? Or you dont get any response at all
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 6:18 AM
Tiny
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Yes to all of the above but the battery has died from trying so much and I noticed that some of the anti freeze was coming out from the engine but nothing serious just like a drop here and there when the car was trying to start. Is it possible that there's water in the engine that needs to dry out?
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 6:31 AM
Tiny
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That may be a possibility but highly unlikely, when a vehicle doesnt start, the first thing a mechanic does is verify if there is fuel pressure and spark. The coolant couldve gotten a relay wet and blew it, we dont know, but I have some video that shows you how to check for spark and fuel, if that is present then we check for compression and air restriction, you can check air now, by looking into the airfilter box and making sure the filter is clean and there is nothing at the throttle plate stopping it from opening. I will send the links now
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 6:41 AM
Tiny
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http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_an_ignition_system.htm
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 6:42 AM
Tiny
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http://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 6:43 AM
Tiny
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This will show you how to check compression

http://www.2carpros.com/dia/how_to_check_compression.htm
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Monday, March 8th, 2010 AT 6:44 AM

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