Car: 89 Galant 230k miles on engine/chassis Rebuilt tranny 1 Previous Owner
Problem: Car refuses to start on occasion. Will crank, but not start. Sometimes, a "click" is heard from the dash [main relay] but the engine does not even crank. Check Engine light stays continuously lit while driving. Strong exhaust smell. Poor gas mileage/acceleration. Burns oil. Overheats at idle. Leaks coolant from thermostat area on engine.
Possible solutions: 1) Oxygen sensor needs replacing to stop exhaust smell. 2) Coolant temperature sensor needs replacing to allow starting of engine. 3) Starter is about to die. Needs replacing. 4) Thermostat/gasket needs replacing to stop leak of coolant.
I think what I'm gonna do is buy one of those computers that will let me read the error from my ECU, and proceed from there. Any suggestions/comments are welcome. I really would like to avoid having to replace my starter, since I'm not planning on keeping this car for more than another 4 months.
Thanks in advance!
-- Joshua