timing belt broke

kumraki007 · 2011-02-18T06:52:31+00:00

Hi Folks, My Ford contour 99 model timing belt broke when driving. Its engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC. I took it to mechanic he says its an interference engine and it has damaged the cylinder. He did the compression test in front of me and 2 of the cylinders leak 30% of the air. I google this information online and found this engine is not an interference engine. I called the dealership they also say its not an interference engine. Now before the timing belt broke the exhaust was loud and I wanted to take the vehicle to mechanic a week before the timing belt broke. Does this imply anything. Does this mean the cylinders are damaged or could it be something else. I appreciate any suggestion. Regards.

1999 FORD CONTOUR

88,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

ELVIRAPOPPIN28

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Yesterday my car was working fine, and it has not been having any issues that would lead me to believe it was about to have a major problem. This morning I went to start it and it would not start. The engine cranks, the car has power, but it will not start. The spark plugs were checked and they work, there is a buzzing noise coming from the fuel pump, and all of the belts including the timing belt turn when the car is switched on. My two thoughts were starter or fuel pump. There is pressure in the fuel line, and there is no loss of battery power or lights dimming when car is switched on. Not really sure where to go from here.

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