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Old 07-01-2008, 08:37 AM
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Rotor isn't spinning. There goes the timing chain. I'm guessing that it's an interference engine and some of the valves are cooked.
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Old 07-01-2008, 09:08 AM
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On some cars there is a rolled pin that holds the rotor gear on the shaft. This can shear, putting you out of business. I did it once on my Saab and was not doing anything unusual.

Pull the distributor and check to see if the rotor turns when you turn the gear.

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Old 07-01-2008, 09:12 AM
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Rotor isn't spinning. There goes the timing chain. I'm guessing that it's an interference engine and some of the valves are cooked.
I don't think would be your timing chain if you can still crank the car. I imagine it would make some pretty bad noises if the valves and pistons were hitting each other.
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