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Originally Posted by _chassis_
Strictly speaking, a blown head gasket will not prevent the engine from starting.
If the cylinder is full of liquid coolant and/or oil, the engine may be hydraulically locked and starting would likely not be possible.
If, during the overheat, something mechanically seized and subsequently bent or distorted, engine starting may be affected.
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Thanks for reply _chassis_
After the tow home I found the shop didn’t bother to put the plugs back in (grr). I cranked the engine a few times and only noticed a little coolant around the left rear (#6?) cylinder. Had new plugs (nothing unexpected looking about the old plugs), so put them in.
Engine cranks but will not start. Crankcase oil still no sign of coolant. Pulled battery out (parked on street) to charge. Battery new 3/19.
Checked the fuses and relays that other forum posts pointed out, swapped those related to EFI with others with same part number. I listened for fuel pump noises, which I have heard many times in 17 years. Can’t hear the pump, but it can be a noisy street.
Going to use starter fluid today, if the engine fires the problem is fuel supply, pretty sure...
Question is what then?
I don’t want to randomly replace parts, but if I can get old reliable going again, even with a leaking head gasket, I might be inspired to do the head gaskets and machine work.
Thanks in advance- Alan