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2004 DODGE INTREPID
137,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MYSLIWY
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Have a 2004 intrepid with 3.5L engine. Timing belt broke and when I installed a new one, and re-set the timing, I get compression on the left side, but no compression on the right side (cylinders 1,3 and 5).
Is there anything else I should do before taking off the cylinder head?
Dec 30, 2010 at 2:06 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Pray... Even closed valves will have compression, only bent ones don't.
Dec 30, 2010 at 2:10 AM
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MERLIN2021
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You can watch the valves as you crank it, bent ones will stay down.. Email me at merlin2021@comcast.net and I will send the guide to do the job. Count on a new (reman) head and valves, check pistons for holes!
Dec 30, 2010 at 2:16 AM
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