compression check for valves

2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
83,000 MILES
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HARRIS
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car stooped suddenly in running.took it for repairing center.they changed belt tensioner.now they r telling that there is no compression.They have to remove and check for valves in that.Is there a problem with engine or only with valves?
Dec 28, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Its not an interference engine-they should be able to tell if its a valve and rings problem without taking it apart-could also be a timing belt problem-
Dec 28, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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