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1994 Ford Escort No Compression

Tiny
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  • 1994 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
Car died ("stalled") on highway, no strange noises, just "check engine" light. Now it will not start, but has spark & fuel. Mechanic says no compression, needs new engine. Is there anything else that could be wrong that is not as drastic as new engine?
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Thursday, April 10th, 2008 AT 7:39 PM

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Tiny
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Was the timing belt checked
you may wants to do so
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Thursday, April 10th, 2008 AT 7:41 PM
Tiny
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Timing belt checked, was practically new.
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Thursday, April 10th, 2008 AT 8:04 PM
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No compression then I have to say engine is done
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Thursday, April 10th, 2008 AT 9:17 PM

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