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1995 Lexus LS 400 Repair Question


Topics covered: Timing belt, Compression, Engine.
Mileage: 180,000 miles.

Asked on July 24, 2012

Not starting backfire intake

Engine cranking clockwise and backfire from intake ,engine while cranking is trying to rotate counter clockwise ?
Timing belt replaced
Spark plugs and wires ok + there order
Avatar Asked by Saeed.almeq

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Replied on July 25, 2012

sounds like a timing control failure. could be failed timing belt.

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 25, 2012

checked timing belt twice its on the notch?

Tiny Response from Saeed.almeq
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Replied on July 25, 2012

start with a compression test and fuel pressure test. get back to us with the results

Roy

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Replied on July 27, 2012

checked compression all is above 170psi

Tiny Response from Saeed.almeq
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Replied on July 27, 2012

ok, fuel pressure??

Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 27, 2012

Yes fuel pressure is 50+ psi
Injectors firing
Crank +cam sensors checked
No check engine light ,no codes
Forget to mention that cylinder no1 has no compression at all

Tiny Response from Saeed.almeq
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Replied on July 28, 2012

bingo, i bet you have a timing belt issue . if not, then you may have a burned valve.
Roy

Tiny Answered by ASEMaster6371 (expert)
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Replied on July 28, 2012

hi roy
i rotate the crank several times and check timing marks there ok
but im thinking that timing belt is for a 99 ls400

Tiny Response from Saeed.almeq
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Replied on July 28, 2012

and what i should do with the cylinder that dont have comperession ?

Tiny Response from Saeed.almeq
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Replied on July 29, 2012

inject air into the cylinder to find out where the leakage is coming from. then you will have to remove the head and perform the needed repairs.

Roy

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