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Engine backfires on startup

Tiny
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  • 2001 GMC SIERRA
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
It cranks but will not start, it will backfire. Can you assist me with the reasons that will cause this problem?
i took out the EGR valve. I check the timing, the timing chain have some slack on it. Do you think this is the problem?
Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 AT 3:39 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

Yes, it can. The way to confirm it is to check the compression. If the compression is low, most likely the timing chain could be the issue.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-backfires-while-running

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Roy
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Okay, I will check for compression. Thanks
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 AT 4:49 PM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2020 AT 5:04 PM

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