engine quits while driving
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Asked by Gsport Dec 19, 2007 at 12:00 PM about the 1997 Toyota Camry CE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Engine quits while driving.  I checked for spark, and its ok. I sprayed some starting fluid, didnt work.  During attempt of starting, Engine turns but sounds like no effort to build compression.  Could it be timing belt?

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papa answered 16 years ago

could be ,take off disturber cap turn engine over see if rotor button turns if no turn ,timing belt,and a few bent valves.

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littlehorn answered 16 years ago

Yes. You might want to do a compression test as well. This will let you know how many cylinders may be affected by the timing belt going out.

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