1996 Buick Park Ave problem starting and has new starter & coil packs?

#1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 01:11 PM

Just before it wouldn't start, I was driving it and the 'low coolant' light came on. After I turned it off, the car wouldn't start. It has a new starter and 3 new coil packs. It started, but then ran sluggish for about 10 minutes and now won't start again. There was some smoke that smelled like antifreeze (not oil or gas). There is spark going to the spark plugs. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what could be wrong?

#2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 01:24 PM

See if you have a leak in radiator, check the water and make sure the antifreeze level is right,====

#3 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 03:36 PM

Sounds like you have a blown head or intake manifold gasket.