i drove my jeep without radiator cap and while driving i realize the has no power so i pulled over and the engine automatically shut off..added coolant 3 hrs later now jeep wont start...need help

Asked by ny3698 Sep 08, 2015 at 03:31 AM about the 1993 Toyota 4Runner 4 Dr SR5 4WD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i drove my jeep without radiator cap and while driving i realize the has no
power so i pulled over and the engine automatically shut off..added coolant 3
hrs later now jeep wont start...need help

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check for compression, you've might blown top gasket

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Water can't boil if it's under pressure ... that's why you need. a radiator cap. Iff all the coolant boiled out then you may not have seen an "Overheat" alarm.....If you are lucky you may have only melted something ... probably ignition module. If not then that lack of a radiator-cap may cost you more then the car is worth

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