It will turn over but will not start?

Tiny
STEPHANIE CALE
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  • 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
  • 3.8L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 202,000 MILES
I had to slam on the emergency brake after my other brakes failed and now I can't get it to start. It will turn over but won't start.
Monday, December 2nd, 2024 AT 8:33 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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I have seen a hard braking event cause the timing chain to jump time which will cause the engine not to start. I can tell if this is the problem if you upload a short video of the engine cranking over from under the hood. How does the engine sounds when cranking does it sound abnormal? Also, will the engine run on starting fluid? Please go over this video to help us see why the engine is not running:

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

Please upload videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
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Monday, December 2nd, 2024 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
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It's not the timing I don't think because it ran it I cut it off now it just won't start.
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Monday, December 2nd, 2024 AT 12:37 PM
Tiny
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Correct, this can happen when the timing chain jumps, but if you upload a short video of the engine cranking I can tell if the engine is hurt or not. You can upload it here with your response. Did it run on starting fluid?
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Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024 AT 9:28 AM
Tiny
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Here.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2024 AT 10:41 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Okay, the engine sounds good, thank you. I would see if the engine runs on starting fluid. If so it sounds like the fuel pump has gone out which is common with these cars. Please go over the video above again to help you with the procedure. Thanks for the video it helps. You are lucky the fuel pump has a trap door which makes the job much easier.
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Thursday, December 12th, 2024 AT 6:05 PM

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