no start condition

Asked by GuruBL8MT Dec 30, 2018 at 02:21 PM about the 1997 Saturn S-Series 4 Dr SL1 Sedan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

engine just quit. have 97 4cyl, so i know it has timing chain. when trying to start  
engine, it sounds like low compression when timing belt brakes on other
engines(Honda). what could it be.

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KenF answered 5 years ago

Is the engine high mileage? The 1.9L is an interference motor. If the timing chain went, you're going to have piston/valve contact. Too early to assume the timing chain broke though, you'll have to do some exploratory surgery. Pull the plugs and valve covers, crank it by hand and watch the cams/valve train, do a compression test, etc. If you still suspect timing chain you'll have to pull timing cover, oil pan, water pump.

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