My just cut off on me while I was driving. ran hot. it will turn over but will not stay running.
Mar 2, 2018 at 9:48 AM
Will not start
MARKEE JACKSON
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Good evening.
Do you know the engine size?
Roy
Do you know the engine size?
Roy
Mar 2, 2018 at 9:51 AM
4.5 liter V8.
Mar 2, 2018 at 10:00 AM
Okay, you need three things to run, spark, fuel and compression.
Since it ran hot, I would start with compression. Those aluminum engines cannot take overheating without damaging the head gaskets.
Start there.
Roy
Since it ran hot, I would start with compression. Those aluminum engines cannot take overheating without damaging the head gaskets.
Start there.
Roy
Mar 2, 2018 at 10:04 AM
How can I tell if it’s a blown head gasket?
Mar 2, 2018 at 10:09 AM
A compression test will be a good start. low compression is an indicator, while the plugs are out for this test, a leak down test will confirm. that is a tool that injects air into the cylinder and you watch for coolant movement in the radiator.
Roy
Roy
Mar 2, 2018 at 10:12 AM
Okay thanks.
Mar 2, 2018 at 10:14 AM
You are welcome.
Roy
Roy
Mar 2, 2018 at 10:17 AM
Hello MARKEE JACKSON,
Here is a link to an informative article with step by step written instructions, pictures and a YouTube video on how to conduct a compression test:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
If you need any further help please come back to this post. We are always happy to help.
Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.
Kindest regards,
Ryan
Admin
Here is a link to an informative article with step by step written instructions, pictures and a YouTube video on how to conduct a compression test:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
If you need any further help please come back to this post. We are always happy to help.
Thank you for visiting 2CarPros.
Kindest regards,
Ryan
Admin
Mar 3, 2018 at 5:05 AM