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Stopped on a rainy day would not start

Tiny
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2001 Mitsubishi galant died appeared to be timing belt, but it was intact if I had a oil plug replaced when I got an oil change a couple weeks ago and it came out would it loose compression?

I have serviced faithfully, and oil changed every 2000 miles. However it stopped on a rainy day and would not start. Mechanic stated that it appeared to be a timing belt broke however it was still intact. Stated that the engine had no compression when using the gauge. He said the engine apparently had blown a gasket. My question is if I had a new oil plug replaced less than two weeks ago could it perhaps have fallen out and caused the problem?
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Monday, February 6th, 2012 AT 6:03 AM

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Tiny
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Is there oil in the pan? Is the oil plug there?
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Monday, February 6th, 2012 AT 6:31 AM
Tiny
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Timing belt might look intact when some teth have been stripped.

While cranking the engine, check if the belt is turning together with the crankshaft.
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Monday, February 6th, 2012 AT 11:12 AM
Tiny
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Yeah, reading the question again, I'd say you probably didn't lose the oil plug. Most likely you lost a couple teeth on the timing belt.
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Monday, February 6th, 2012 AT 6:28 PM

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