think my timing chain has gone

2003 TOYOTA YARIS
85,000 MILES
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TEENA 21
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If the chain has gone will my car still turnover.
Sep 27, 2011 at 1:49 PM
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TEENA 21
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Ooops forgot to say Thanks.
Sep 27, 2011 at 1:50 PM
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DRCRANKNWRENCH
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Your motor has a timing chain. This makes it a non-interference motor which is good. When the chain failsm, the motor shuts down to prevent engine damage.
You cannot turnover the engine as this acts as a lockout. The timing chain will have to be replaced before the engine will turnover.
Sep 27, 2011 at 2:05 PM
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