My 98 Honda Civic Cranks But Won't Start?

One day when I was driving my car my water hose popped off and wet everything underneath my hood. We pulled to the side of the road and put the pipe back on and refilled the water. The next day it started to over heat so I pulled over and let my boyfriend check the water after the car being parked for a little bit It didn't want to turn back on.

If the vehicle was running fine and then the hose popped off, it was the signal that the engine is overheated, pressure in the cooling system built up and there goes the hose.

Pull the engine oil dipstick and look: How is it? Full of good oil or there something else there? Overfull? Milky color?

This link may help:
http://www.ericthecarguy.com/faq/solving-automotive-no-start-problems

Try to have your boy friend turn the engine over by hand with all of the spark plugs off. If it won't turn over two completely turns: The engine is toasted. You'll need professional help.

I would pull the distributor cap and see if any water is present, and wipe it dry regardless. This should help it fire. Not sure what else you can do if the motor is shot.

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