1989 BMW 525i Replaced timing belt now no compression

1989 BMW 525I
250,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KURT WIENBERG
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I replaced the timing belt per the shop manual and now there is no start or no compression. What do I do now?
Jun 24, 2010 at 5:35 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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Possibly the timing is only off enough to cause a no start, or you have bent some valves. Recheck the cam timing again and see where it is and get back to me.
Jun 24, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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