1998 Ford Explorer Lost all compression

1998 FORD EXPLORER
150,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCUBA.DIVER
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4.0 SOHC engine. My Explorer lost all compression. It turns over like all the spark plugs are gone and using a compression gauge it has no compression. The engine does build oil pressure and I can see the left cam gear turn when cranking it with the starter. The fan does turn so I can rule out a broken crank or timing chains. What is my next option?
Feb 14, 2010 at 1:51 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Is there 0 compression or is it just low? For there to be 0 the valves have to be open, holes in the pistons, or the timing is completely off.

Let me know.

Joe
Feb 14, 2010 at 2:12 PM
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the compression is 0 and i applied air thru my compression tester hose and i can hear the air flow change from the intake to exhaust but no air flow from the valve cover breather so I don't think it is holes in all the pistons.
Feb 14, 2010 at 2:48 PM
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it has been the better part of a week and i have not gotten a response since my last post.
I guess they want some money. That isn't going to happen and I am not recommending this site to anyone.
Nice try 2carpros but you have fallen short on this problem.
Feb 19, 2010 at 12:16 AM
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