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Thanks. Turns out it's just a locked up idler pulley and shredded water pump belt. Back in business. Going to remove this ad. Lesson: Not all mechanics are created equal.

Offering it up here first, hopefully someone can use it: $700 - 98 Contour SVT, 250K miles, Red with midnight blue interior. Blew a head gasket. Still runs and moves. Located in NW Illinois. Issues: - blown head gasket per mechanic - parking brake unhooked - electric trunk release broken...