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did a head job now my car wont start

Old Aug 11, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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Unhappy did a head job now my car wont start

I need HELP LOL
I had a major issue i was getting antifreeze in my pistons , pulled my head gasket off it was shot n plus I used the same head bolts twice already, i took my head to the machine shop it was good no warpage valves good ect . I reconnected everything new gaskets fluids battery n it started once smoked heavy for a few n died down i pushed the accelerater n it idled low then cut off now it won't start I flooded my spark plugs so I teplaced them still nothing, I paid a mech to do the timing, andnow my compression is low , what can b the problem any help will b helpful
 
Old Aug 13, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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Lots of smoke and low compression suggest damage to the bottom part of the engine-- the cylinders and rings-- from driving overheated. Have you done an actual compression test? It can be done on a cold engine if it does not run.
 
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