Mechanical help
This is for a young friend. My car is newer.
My friend's truck started leaking coolant. He took it in and was told the timing gasket was shot and that it would cost almost $1,000. It's an old truck with 215K, so not worth it.
Two days later it wouldn't start. It won't turn over, at all. There's power to it as the lights and radio work. It won't start even with a boost.
Anyone here have any idea how he can at least start it to use it as a trade in? Maybe it's something minor and he can get it going?
It has relatively new tires and battery so he's thinking he might part it out. What's the best way to do that? I'm thinking he could always keep the battery, keep it indoors and charged and use it in another vehicle.
Any advice is appreciated. he doesn't have much money so his options are limited.
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