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Old Feb 13, 2023 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by firemangeorge
That video is not a HHR or even an Ecotech engine.
Show us a video of your actual car/engine.
Yeah, I was just saying it sounds just like that. I will see about getting one though.
Old Feb 13, 2023 | 03:23 PM
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No compression in any cylinder = broken timing chain.
if fuel pressure is good
if there is spark
if there is no disconnected or broken wires

take the valve cover off and watch the chain while you beautiful assistant cranks it.

So, now you are saying "cranks no start"?
I changed the title.
Old Feb 13, 2023 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by donbrew
No compression in any cylinder = broken timing chain.
if fuel pressure is good
if there is spark
if there is no disconnected or broken wires

take the valve cover off and watch the chain while you beautiful assistant cranks it.

So, now you are saying "cranks no start"?
I changed the title.
I will do that. Thank you. Yeah, I am not the best troubleshooter. Learning as I go...
Old Feb 13, 2023 | 06:54 PM
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Skip the turning over, you’re just increasing the risk of bent valves or worse. Take the valve cover off and inspect the timing chain, look at the front guide for damage.
Old Feb 13, 2023 | 08:36 PM
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Claim they did that a long time back.
Old Feb 13, 2023 | 08:58 PM
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Very likely catastrophic damage has occurred.
Old Feb 13, 2023 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Oldblue
Skip the turning over, you’re just increasing the risk of bent valves or worse. Take the valve cover off and inspect the timing chain, look at the front guide for damage.
Did that. It looked normal

Originally Posted by RJ_RS_SS_350
Very likely catastrophic damage has occurred.
That would be my luck, but I remain hopeful.

Old Feb 13, 2023 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by WillH
Did that. It looked normal.
But, did you try to turn it over when the valve cover was off ?
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