Compression

Tiny
JAYMX3V6
  • MEMBER
  • 1992 MAZDA MX3
  • 180,000 MILES
I fixed timing in car because it died now doesnt have compression on cylinder 1 what could it be
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 AT 6:15 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,916 POSTS
If the timing belt broke and it's an interference engine, suspect bent valves. A cylinder leakage test will identify if the valves are not sealing.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 AT 6:45 PM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
  • MECHANIC
  • 20,761 POSTS
Yep, if you drive a Mazda until the belt breaks, very bad things happen.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, July 5th, 2011 AT 7:08 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links