98 ford escort zx2 stopped running and won't start?
Manuel transmission, i've stalled a lot while learning, may have fouled the spark plugs from starting engine too soon
While driving down a pot hole covered freeway the gas pedal stopped working, and by the time i pulled over the engine turned off, radio and lights still work. Check engine light came on slightly after i already noticed the car was slowing down. I noticed earlier i was going at 3 thousand rpm while at 65mph in 5th gear(my highest gear) if that means anything.
THINGS I've TRIED-fuel pump still works, new battery but replaced it to be sure, timing belt good, all fuses are good, crankshaft and camshaft are good, replaced fuel injector pressue sensor with no result, no noticeable leaks, fluids and engine oil are good.
WHEN I TRY TO START-it cranks and i feel a vibration that seems like its just about to start, but then nothing happens.
any help is appreciated
Added (1). it was the timing belt. A pulley broke and shredded it. Slight chipping around the cover, there was no serious damage because its a non-interference engine. Mechanic tried to charge 1900 to fix, it can be done at home with a lot of patience
It sounds to me like a timing belt problem, you can't see all of the timing belt, Also you can have the fuel pressure checked on it that can be the the problem, and one more thing if your fuel filter is clogged it will definitely cause your car to act like this, because once the filter clogs it will restrict the gas flow and not let enough gas up to the engine to operate properly. The very first thing I would do is to change the filter and go from there. OK
The clutch issue bothers me. You shouldn't be turning 3000 RPM at 65 in 5th gear. See if you have a spark when the engine is being started. If the spark is good, it may be timing or no fuel to the injectors. If I were in your position, I'd get it towed to a good mechanic.
TIMING BELT BROKE and you need a FULL exam of entire car! The ZX2 is a PORSCHE design used by FORD! It is nearly BULLET PROOF! CHeck your CRANK POSITION sensor as WELL!
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