1996 Pontiac Bonneville won't start

Tiny
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  • 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
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1996 Pontiac Bonneville Front Wheel Drive Automatic 144000 miles

96 Pontiac Boniville 3800 engine. Problem :car over heated due to bad thermostate. Replaced and flushed engine. Test drove and then engine started making a type of rattle as I accelerated. No noise when at idle. Shut engine off wait 5 minites now car turns over but won't start. Any suggestions?
Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 AT 9:57 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
First, I need you to check if the engine is getting spark to the plugs and fuel. If it's getting both, it should run unless damage was done causing a loss of compression.

Let me know if one is missing, and we'll continue trouble shooting from there.

Joe
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Friday, November 7th, 2008 AT 9:53 PM

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