Engine cranks but does not start after it overheated?

Tiny
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Engine cranks, no start, overheated. Replaced crank and cam position sensor, has spark, fuel pressure okay, all fuses okay.
Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 AT 4:56 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the engine might have no compression due to the overheating, can you please upload a short video of the engine cranking so I can see if it is hurt or not? Please watch this video which will help us as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

Also, this guide can help you check the engine compression:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 AT 3:21 PM

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