Won't Start right after starting

From : stingerman

Q: 2000 dodge ram van 1500 -did a coolant flush. -have a head gasket problem so put in some bars gasket sealer. -heated up engine for 5-10 minutes let cool topped off radiator. -ran engine again for 20 minutes let cool topped of radiator. now the engine will not start but does crank which is strong and steady. sensor problem .

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From : ed medlin ed edmedlin com

why didnt you actually fix the truck a new head gasket may be all it needs right now but if you run it long in the summer heat with a messed up gasket the entire engine is going to end up going in the scrap metal can. you can pay the mechanic small bucks now or buy a new engine later. mechanic in a can is not a fix. michael turned out to be the distributor rotor. it has 130000+ miles not worth a new head gasket to me. bars is supposed to work. if it gives me a few months ill be happy. 130000 miles is barely broken in if well maintained. my 95 318 ci 1500 4x4 is going strong at over175000 and i drive it cross country and never worry. i wouldnt think twice about replacing a head gasket. ed .

From : mac davis

on wed 25 jun 2008 031907 +0000 christopher d. thompson nospam@nospam.nospam wrote it has 130000+ miles not worth a new head gasket to me. bars is supposed to work. if it gives me a few months ill be happy. then bring the truck down here on a trailer sign the title over and drive away. ill fix it then sell it to someone who would appreciate having a truck with only 130000 miles on it. theres a lot of life in that thing if you dont abuse and abandon it now. bars leak is crap. replace the gasket our 99 1500 has about 150000 miles on it and still runs strong... we bought tit at 58k and finished breaking it in.. mac please remove splinters before emailing .

From : christopher d thompson

on tue 24 jun 2008 182501 -0700 stingerman wrote on jun 24 541 pm nunya nu...@nunya.net wrote why didnt you actually fix the truck a new head gasket may be all it needs right now but if you run it long in the summer heat with a messed up gasket the entire engine is going to end up going in the scrap metal can. you can pay the mechanic small bucks now or buy a new engine later. mechanic in a can is not a fix. michael turned out to be the distributor rotor. it has 130000+ miles not worth a new head gasket to me. bars is supposed to work. if it gives me a few months ill be happy. then bring the truck down here on a trailer sign the title over and drive away. ill fix it then sell it to someone who would appreciate having a truck with only 130000 miles on it. theres a lot of life in that thing if you dont abuse and abandon it now. bars leak is crap. replace the gasket -- chris .

From : stingerman

on jun 24 541 pm nunya nu...@nunya.net wrote 2000 dodge ram van 1500 -did a coolant flush. -have a head gasket problem so put in some bars gasket sealer. -heated up engine for 5-10 minutes let cool topped off radiator. -ran engine again for 20 minutes let cool topped of radiator. now the engine will not start but does crank which is strong and steady. sensor problem why didnt you actually fix the truck a new head gasket may be all it needs right now but if you run it long in the summer heat with a messed up gasket the entire engine is going to end up going in the scrap metal can. you can pay the mechanic small bucks now or buy a new engine later. mechanic in a can is not a fix. michael turned out to be the distributor rotor. it has 130000+ miles not worth a new head gasket to me. bars is supposed to work. if it gives me a few months ill be happy. .

From : nunya

2000 dodge ram van 1500 -did a coolant flush. -have a head gasket problem so put in some bars gasket sealer. -heated up engine for 5-10 minutes let cool topped off radiator. -ran engine again for 20 minutes let cool topped of radiator. now the engine will not start but does crank which is strong and steady. sensor problem why didnt you actually fix the truck a new head gasket may be all it needs right now but if you run it long in the summer heat with a messed up gasket the entire engine is going to end up going in the scrap metal can. you can pay the mechanic small bucks now or buy a new engine later. mechanic in a can is not a fix. michael .

From : peterd

on tue 24 jun 2008 080417 -0700 pdt stingerman mattwmc2001@yahoo.com wrote 2000 dodge ram van 1500 -did a coolant flush. -have a head gasket problem so put in some bars gasket sealer. -heated up engine for 5-10 minutes let cool topped off radiator. -ran engine again for 20 minutes let cool topped of radiator. now the engine will not start but does crank which is strong and steady. sensor problem id do a good visual to make sure youve not knocked a wire or connector loose... .