Timing

1998 RENAULT MEGANE

85,000 MILES

STEVEO121985

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Hi got a renault megane 1.6 petrol was running car till the timingbelt was changed, the right timing tools were used and the timing marks are spot on BUT the engine has lost all compression on all cylinders have done a code read but no codes pressent this has really stressed me out as i cant pin point the problem the engine turns over fine just doent try to fire got spark and fuel but why no compression??????

Sep 12, 2011 at 9:27 PM

MHPAUTOS

✓ASE Certified Mechanic
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I do feel that the timing is not correct and you may have bent valves, do a wet compression check, that is add a small amount of engine oil to the cylinder just enough to seal the rings, and re check the comps, if there is no improvement in the readings the valves will be the problem, do this one at a time and advise me of the readings.

Sep 12, 2011 at 10:46 PM

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