Crank but no start

Tiny
ANDREA LEIGH HAYS-ISHAM
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  • 2007 PONTIAC G5
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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  • 150,000 MILES
How do I tell if my vehicle needs a timing chain?
Saturday, July 29th, 2017 AT 5:59 AM

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Tiny
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Check compression with a gauge. if compression is low on all cylinders then it may be a timing chain, but as you have an interference engine you may have bent some valves as well. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
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Saturday, July 29th, 2017 AT 6:56 AM

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