1996 Kia Sportage my kia still won't start

1996 KIA SPORTAGE
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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@ESTEVAN
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my 1996 kia sportage had a blown head gasket, the cylinder head was repaired, the timing has been checked, there's fuel in the system, ther's spark in the ignition coils and in the wires, the compression is about 75 to 80 lbs. per cylinder, and the engine turns but will not start
May 14, 2008 at 3:18 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Those compression readings are very low beyond the tolerance. Normal compression for SOHC=164psi and for the DOHC=188psi.
May 14, 2008 at 7:16 PM
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