Will not start

Tiny
KEITH JONES4
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  • 2007 TOYOTA MATRIX
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
No spark and no fuel. It made a popping sound and shut off.
Saturday, August 18th, 2018 AT 1:08 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like the chain belt let go. Can you remove the valve cover and crank the engine over to confirm? Here is a guide to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-valve-cover-gasket

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 AT 11:36 AM

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