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Engine
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Not Running
Cranks but no start
1999 BUICK REGAL
190 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
WALT LACEY SR
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Sounds like it wants to start. it is getting fuel and getting fire, but no start.
Dec 7, 2017 at 11:23 AM
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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
Dec 9, 2017 at 10:13 AM
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