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Expert: James - 11/9/2009
Question
Crap ... I think my mom's car's motor just expired. help?
we are hoping it is the battery ...
my mom has an 88 ford escort.
I am sorry I don't know any other specs than that, I am completely ignorant when it comes to vehicles.
but if it means anything, almost every single part is brand new except the paint job.
here are its symptoms:
--takes 3..6..10 tries to crank
--when cranked up, makes horrible grinding sound and popping sounds (like cars in the "old" days do in the movies)
--dies after about a minute. on next attempt to crank, makes horrible grinding and straining noise.
--will not start now.
Is it her motor or battery?
we only have $201.63 in the bank account. we can't get it fixed. sigh.
life sucks so bad right now.
Answer
It was not the battery that caused your problem. Unfortunately it sounds like you have broken your timing belt. This is not the hardest fix, and could be done with the money that you have. However, it is not an easy fix either. There is also the possibility that my diagnosis is wrong giving the info you provided. I don't think that it is, but I wanted you to know that. It would help tremendously if you told me what new parts were installed, how old, and why you had them replaced. You should be able to find a mechanic, not a garage, to replace the timing belt for that amount of cash.
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