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2000 Dodge Intrepid no commpression

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,000 MILES
The timing chain is in place, but the car has no compression. The car turns over and tries to start but wont.
Monday, December 1st, 2008 AT 11:56 AM

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Tiny
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The motor is an interference engine that means if chain is off and engine rotated pistons hit valves. Did chain go while driving or was crank turned during replacement? Yes to either question bent valves
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Monday, December 1st, 2008 AT 1:29 PM
Tiny
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No bent valves, timing chain in place and tight, could it be a broken cam?
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Monday, December 1st, 2008 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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Do the valves move?
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Monday, December 1st, 2008 AT 1:54 PM
Tiny
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Yes valves move, cam not broken, gonna have to give to mechanic, Im $800.00 in it and haven't found the problem.
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Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008 AT 9:35 PM
Tiny
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What is compression per cyl? Is it 0 or low on all cyl?
What prompted the chain replacement?
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 8:01 AM
Tiny
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Chain wasn't replaced, water pump was which is connected to chain. Some valves have 30 psi and another 60psi.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 10:09 AM
Tiny
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Before you removed chain was engine TDC all marks lined up? Was chain tensioner removed? When installed did crank gear line up with mark about5 o'clock and where cam gears at top on mark?
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 4:03 PM

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