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1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Repair Question


Topics covered: Compression, Spark, Compression test.
Mileage: 120,000 miles.

Asked on November 9, 2010

1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass car will not start

1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme mileage: 120,000 . This car is an International Series. This car will not start, I have replaced the spark plugs, checked the fuel pump, all of the basics! Compression test reveals low compression 0 to 70 psi in all six cylinders. I do not understand and I would like to know the possible cause! There is spark, it is firing but will not catch. Any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated. I am at a loss!

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Replied on November 9, 2010

Check the timing chain, it may have failed.

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