My 2001 Chevy Malibu was over heating and now it won't start???

Asked by Kay-lah Sep 13, 2016 at 07:44 PM about the 2001 Chevrolet Malibu

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

It was over heating so I checked it the hose that connected to heating
element??  Was off and the plastic adapter was cracked so I removed the
broken adapter n reconnected the hose so I could get the car home n now it
cranks but won't start anyone with any ideas????

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enginecreator answered 7 years ago

Head gaskets fail on these newer models as soon as it ran hot, no second chances, Needs Head gasket.

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