2001 Mitsubishi Montero Ran Hot Down Interstate Started Slowly Losing Power

2001 MITSUBISHI MONTERO
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I ran it hot going down interstate and it started slowly losing power and died. I coasted down the off ramp and pulled over. I waiter several hours for it to cool off and upon turning it over I could tell it had lost compression. The engine turned over easily and did not attempt to fire. I am thinking maybe a head gasket or timing chain. Any help is appreciated
Jan 18, 2013 at 3:07 AM
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I doubt that the timing chain broke. Have you done a compression test on the engine to see if there are weak cylinders?
Jan 18, 2013 at 3:10 AM
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