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Old 11-22-2017, 02:57 AM   #1
Tampa Brad
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Default No spark after overheat

96 318ti m44 no mods

Backstory
Had an overheat at idle that cracked the heater core running at the firewall. Repaired then ran good for a while. Car started randomly overheating at idle months later but not always. Water pump is noisy. Figured it was a sticky thermostat. Also discovered a small crack in an engine hose connection. Slow leak and I topped off as needed while I waited for parts. Also the fan doesn't seem to work but I figured it was the high speed relay issue I've read about so new relays are shipping with the new water pump, thermostat, belts, fuel injectors, fuel filter, and fuel pressure regulator.
Been driving it all week with no issues.

Today's breakdown
Doing 80 on the highway my temp suddenly jumped up. As I pulled over the the shoulder I started getting smoke and the car lost power and died right before stop. I was able to take the radiator cap off right away, water was not even warm. Shortly after that the level dropped and as I topped it off, it hit a hit spot and boiled up some. Once the car was cool and topped off it wouldn't start. I herd the starter rev but no ignition sound. A small pool of oil was under the car and the radiator fluid, that should be all water at this point was brown and smelled like exhaust(head gasket fml). Towed home, when cranked over the pullys all move, the valves move (looking through oil cap) but no ignition. I pulled 3 of the plug wires and put a spark plug on them but I don't get a spark.

This is odd since 6 months ago I replaced the coil pack, plugs and wires. Sorry for the chopy post, I wanted to try and keep it facts only. Thanks for your help!
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