Crank but will not start?

Tiny
TRACY MARKHAM
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  • 1994 FORD ESCORT
  • 1.9L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 188,000 MILES
The water pump went out on it, it ran hot and shut off I have replaced water pump, timing belt, temp sensor, spark plugs, coil pack and it will turn over but won't crank at firstborn smelled strong of gas I'm not sure now there is water in the oil and I'm going to replace the head gasket tomorrow. But I don't know if it could not start because of head gasket.
Wednesday, August 9th, 2023 AT 8:03 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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How does it sound while cranking over? If the timing belt is installed incorrectly, it will cause this issue. If you upload a short video of the engine cranking over, I can tell for sure what's going on. In the meantime, please go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Thursday, August 10th, 2023 AT 5:27 PM

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