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1999 Dodge Stratus Car just wont start

Tiny
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  • 1999 DODGE STRATUS
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 12,000 MILES
After replacing the computer, fuel filter, and crank shaft position sensor, the car still will not start, I am at a lose. It was fine and just died mid-drive and had to be towed home, has not started since that.
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 AT 8:37 AM

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Tiny
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Are you getting spark and fuel to the engine?
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Friday, August 20th, 2010 AT 9:15 PM
Tiny
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The car now has spark and fuel, supposedly coil was bad sow we went and bought new coil plugs and wires. To fond out that it threw the timing belt and after that was replaced it now has a supposed bent valve?
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 3:10 PM
Tiny
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It is an interference engine. Basically, that means if the belt breaks, a piston doesn't have enough clearance and can hit an open valve.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 11:33 PM
Tiny
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How do I know if it is an interference engine or not?
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010 AT 11:37 PM
Tiny
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It is.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 12:30 AM
Tiny
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Worth trying to fix
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 7:55 AM
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Have they quoted a price for the repair? You may only need a valve replaced or it could have cracked the head.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 8:18 PM
Tiny
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They said about 400. For the repairs and parts, but that we have to bring it in. While we were taking it all apart we seen that the cam shaft seal gasket was not sealed all the way around could that mess up anything?
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 8:27 PM
Tiny
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That sounds like a fair price. As far as the sensor, that shouldn't hurt anything. However, ask them to look at it and maybe reseal it. I can't imagine they would charge that much for doing it.
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Tuesday, August 24th, 2010 AT 10:56 PM

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