Q: After replacing radiator started fine twice then third time wouldn't start
Vechile ran hot replaced radiator. Car started fine twice. Third time smoke from tailpipe turned vechile off turns over act like its going to start but doesn't. Found starter to be loose tighten still won't start. Also had water pump and timing belt put on two weeks ago.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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