engine overheated on the freeway, it lost power and knocked a few times, shut off and will not start?

1999 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
275,000 MILES • 3.4L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHUCK LIPPINCOTT
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i let it cool off, my radiator blew up. It turned over but will not start. Did it blow something by overheating? No water in oil. It just turns over. What do i need to check to see why? I need it for work. thanks, God bless you.
Aug 15, 2022 at 2:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It really matters how badly it overheated. By chance, could you record it cranking and upload it for me to hear? I'm questioning if we have a head gasket issue.

Also, if when cranking it sounds normal to you, see if it starts if you use starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, it's fuel related. If there is no change, check to see if there is spark to the plugs. Here is a link explaining how that is done:

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

Let me know.

Joe
Aug 15, 2022 at 8:33 PM
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