Will not start after timing belt replacement

2000 MAZDA PROTEGE
100,000 MILES • 1.6L
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RODNEY OAKES
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Just had engine rebuilt it has fuel fire and will not start. It has fuel and fire.
May 22, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Okay, for your engine to start it needs three things. 1) Fuel 2) Spark(delivered at the proper time) 3) Compression. So if you are getting fuel and spark, assuming the spark is getting there at the proper time, let's start by checking your engine's compression. I have included below a link for you to go to:

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

Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
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May 22, 2019 at 9:39 PM
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