Hello Everyone,

I have a 2002 Lancer ES. When I was driving it overheated and shutoff. Right now I'm working on getting it back in working order since it will not turn on. Here is the list of what I have already checked and done.

I checked the oil to see if was "milky" in case the head gasket blew...the oil was fine.
2. the plugs and wires are new and they are all giving spark (checked each one of them)
3. Checked my fuel pump, there is no power running to it but I rigged it up to get power and it's working.
4. Checked all my fuses, they are fine
5. The timing belt is in working order.
6. I used starting fluid to get the car on but that did not work

I'm not sure what else to check. If anyone has any other suggestions or ideas on what to check to get it started I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks in Advance

 

You say it overheated? did you find out why?

 

I'm not sure why, it hadn't had that problem before. It's winter here now so it's very cold. Only thing I'm wondering is if I had enough coolant in it

 

Hmm that's weird even tho you looked at the spark plugs maybe you need new ones . Are you sure it over heated? But def . Check the coolant

 

Yep, new plugs and wires. Even replace the valve gasket and rings because there was some oil in the spark plug wells. I filled the coolant but nothing. I get a crank but it doesn't turn over

 

If you are cranking it is turning over. Which is it?

Even if you overheated it it should still run depending on how badly you did it.

Judging from your post though your motor is toast.

 

How low was the coolant? It's possible your water pump is seized.

 

Hmm it was pretty low. Could that affect the start up?

 

Lol it's turning over.

 

Glad to hear that

 

Update!

Check the compressions today:
1: 40 lbs
2. 5lbs
3. 30lbs
4. 85lbs

So bad lol.
Water pump was fine and there was coolant coming out the wells when I was checking the compressions. I'm pretty sure my head gasket is done. Any other conclusions anyone would like to make?

 

Pull the head and make sure nothing else is bad , but on these motors its cheaper to replace the entire motor . Usually cost $300-400

 

Gotcha. I'm curious. Where do you think would be a good place to start to look for a new motor?

 

with compression that bad I would take the head to the shop and have it inspected (could be as cheap as $40)... if all is good get new head gasket, NEW HEADBOLTS, and reinstall

if you have never done a head job and know nothing about timing, make sure you do research. Try to set the timing to where it should be (I use a 22mm socket to turn it from the crank pulley bolt) BEFORE you take it apart so when you go to put it back together its a one step process.

You can start here: www.car-part.com

Replacing the entire motor will require a few extra tools than the head (which can be lifted off by one person with intake intact), more than likely a cherry picker will be needed, and something to support the transmission while the motor is out

 

Thanks so much. That helps a lot. I'll make sure to do my research. Any idea as to where I could find the proper timing for this motor?