Ran hot/ won't start

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Ran hot/ won't start

By Bigal04
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 12:37 pm #336937 I'm new to the honda world. Bought a 95 civic sedan from lady that said the cars was running hot and they parked it. It turns now but won't crank. I know this is a possible head gasket/ warped head. Is there a way I can make sure before I buy a engine for it. Also if it is the head. What's the best solution head gasket swap or engine swap. Thanks

By HeikDiesel
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 6:32 pm #336941 Can you turn the engine over by hand?

By Bigal04
- Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:06 pm #336946 It'll turn over by key. Just won't start. When you try to crank it it just turns over but won't catch
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By teal_dx
- Mon Sep 23, 2013 2:50 am #336972 Start with the simple stuff- Check for spark and listen for the fuel pump priming.
Once you're sure you have spark & fuel, I'd do a compression test. Also check the fluids and see if they are contaminated (coolant & oil).
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