No engine compression

Tiny
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  • 2001 SATURN L200
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  • FWD
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  • 123,220 MILES
My 2001 saturn l200 has no engine compression. Timing chain if fine and its get spark and gas. What else can it be?
Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 AT 4:46 PM

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Tiny
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I have seen the wrong weight oil with hold the lifters extended causing the valve to hang open. I would drain the oil and see if the compressor comes back.

Please let us know what you find.

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Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 AT 6:25 PM

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