1989 Mercury Cougar Hard To Start

1989 MERCURY COUGAR
78,976 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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METROPLEX AUTO SALES
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The engine turns over really slow. After almost runnin the batery down it might start. I was told that the timing belt was gone but it dosn't turn over fast
Sep 25, 2008 at 2:05 PM
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Load test the battery if it can hold 9.6 volts in 10secs if not replace it, if okay do a starter current draw-could be the starter overunning clutch is slipping.
Sep 25, 2008 at 2:19 PM