Will not start

2007 TOYOTA MATRIX
180,000 MILES • 1.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEITH JONES4
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No spark and no fuel. It made a popping sound and shut off.
Aug 18, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like the chain belt let go. Can you remove the valve cover and crank the engine over to confirm? Here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 21, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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