Cranks but no start

Tiny
WALT LACEY SR
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  • 1999 BUICK REGAL
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190 MILES
Sounds like it wants to start. It is getting fuel and getting fire, but no start.
Thursday, December 7th, 2017 AT 7:23 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

To me it sounds like you have a timing chain that may have let go. To confirm the failure lets do a compression test to confirm the failure.

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

You can rent a gauge for free from the auto parts store.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

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Saturday, December 9th, 2017 AT 6:13 PM

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