Will not start after overheating?

BOB HILLS

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2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
1.4L
4 CYL
TURBO
2WD
AUTOMATIC
124,000 MILES

Hey there, the wife drove the car and it overheated. We found out the water outlet was bad. After replacing it now the motor turns over but won't start? It doesn't sound like it's firing.

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 AT 11:28 AM

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KEN L

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Can you make a short video of the engine cranking over so I can hear it? You may have lost compression and I can tell by a video. In the meantime, let's do a compression test if you don't what to send a video.

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression

And this guide can help as well:

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

Please go over these guides and report back.

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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2023 AT 4:43 PM

BOB HILLS

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Hello Ken, I took a video for you. Also, it's getting gas. I checked the bleeder valve. It seems like it's electrical. Not getting fire. I appreciate your help and look forward to your reply. Attached is the video.

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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 AT 8:54 AM

BOB HILLS

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When I have a helper I'm going to check the relays in the fuse box.

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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 AT 9:08 AM

KEN L

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Yep, there is no need to check the fuses or relays, that engine is no good. Thanks for the video, it helps. You will need a used/rebuilt engine, sorry about that.

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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 AT 2:25 PM