No engine compression

2001 SATURN L200
123,220 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CAMISUEG
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My 2001 saturn l200 has no engine compression. Timing chain if fine and its get spark and gas. what else can it be?
Apr 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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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.

Cheers
Apr 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM
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