Wont Start

but running it cold I got like 65-60-0-30. This is very very low readings the terminology is wet and dry compression readings. I don't think it will ever start if that's all it can give.

Lets try this disable the ignition system -block the throttle plate wide open, remove all the plugs, make sure you got a good battery. Insert your Comp gauge make sure its tight in there-You need to make it puff 5 times to get your highest reading.

Comeback with the 2nd readings and I'll evaluate the situation here where to go next.

Need a repair manual see link below

https://www.2carpros.com/kpages/auto_repair_manuals.htm

thats exactly how I did it. When running a compression test its suppose to be at operating temp. Thats what I meant by running it cold. The engine just isnt warm. Ill try it again tomorrow but thats exactly how I did the test.

Make sure your timing belt isn't broken by watching it turn the camshaft-- look under the edge of the cover at the top...

Ill check but my timing chain broke like 4 years ago on my first car which was a 94 escort and I remember it wouldnt even crank when I tried to start it. It died while driving though so maybe I didnt try to start it after I stopped. Its hard to remember.

I've broken two belts in two different 1.9L Escorts and the engine always cranks and sounds good but never starts. Once I was going 55mph and the other time I was pulling away from a stop sign.

thanks Ill check that when I get a chance.

timing belt is there.

your compression reading very low engine hot or cold reading very low u said timing is there but is it correct check the pic

if all good start looking foran engine good luck

How would timing just jump? Is it known for the belt to jump and timing go off?

When the belt jumps it throws off the valve and igniton timing. Think! Trains

well I know that but, how would it jump? its on very tight with the groves.

Things happened and over rev's of the engine. Tensioner could have gotten loose-this is the one that tensions the belt

I took of my cover to check timing and rotated the crank to try and line up marks but the crank turns and then the timing belt just nudges for a half a second then stops and the crank keeps turning. Any ideas?

edit* Ok so my belts teeth are probably gone and thats the problem, but I have to take off my crank pulley to replace the belt, is there an easy way to do this without impacts?