1994 Ford Escort No Compression

1994 FORD ESCORT
115,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RALFNADIR
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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?
Apr 10, 2008 at 7:39 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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was the timing belt checked
you may wants to do so
Apr 10, 2008 at 7:41 PM
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RALFNADIR
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Timing belt checked, was practically new.
Apr 10, 2008 at 8:04 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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no compression then I have to say engine is done
Apr 10, 2008 at 9:17 PM
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