Will not start possible timing chain issue

Tiny
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Car won't start a neighbor looked at it and said timing chain. What do I do to check and repair?
Sunday, April 28th, 2019 AT 7:51 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

The one way to verify is by a compression test. If the chain is worn, you will have low compression.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

As far as the repair, the fan, belts, timing cover, crank pulley all have to be removed to access the timing chain. You will need a puller to remove the harmonic balancer as well.

Not many pictures around for the timing chain procedure. I will keep looking for you.

Roy
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Sunday, April 28th, 2019 AT 8:07 AM

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