1996 Mazda Miata radiator leaking and car will not start

1996 MAZDA MIATA
91,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHANDRA41
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I know I need a radiator because it is leaking from the top. I put water in it today and tried to get a jump to start the car but the car will not turn over to start. Have I blown the engine?
Aug 16, 2009 at 7:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem

Disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Aug 17, 2009 at 5:20 AM