Engine not running

Tiny
ANDREW ROBERTS
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  • 1998 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Replace valve seals gasket, put oil in and now it will not turn over. Making a squeaking sound.
Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 AT 5:17 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi and thanks for using 2CarPros.

Did you remove the cylinder head to replace seals or do it using compressed air to hold the valve from dropping? When you say it will not turn over, do you mean the engine won't start or do you mean the starter isn't working?

If the head wasn't removed and the starter is working, I suggest checking engine compression. Something may have not gone back together correctly causing low compression.

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

Here are the manufacturer's specs for compression:

Compression [1]
Nominal .................... 1,270 kPa (184 psi)
Minimum .................... 930 kPa (135 psi)
Maximum Variation .................... 200 kPa (28 psi)

[1] At 250 rpm and wide open throttle

If you could, let me know exactly what is happening.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 2:02 PM
Tiny
ANDREW ROBERTS
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It is turning over but not starting. Sounds like a squeak and not starting.
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 2:02 PM
Tiny
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Was it only the valve cover gasket that was replaced or was it valve seals too?

Also, the noise you hear, can you upload it for me to hear?
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Monday, January 4th, 2021 AT 2:02 PM

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