it won't start.

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RFENDRICK
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The engine turns over but doesn't start. It is getting fuel. I also get a spark to my spark plugs. It is a 4cyl LE
Sep 18, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Did it jump time when the water pump failed?

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Sep 18, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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RFENDRICK
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maybe, the car just died when the water pump went.
Sep 18, 2012 at 4:33 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you performed a compression test yet?Everything timed correctly?
Sep 18, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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RFENDRICK
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The timing marks line up, but I don't have the tools to compression check it. Is there a senser or something that would need to be replaced or reset.
Sep 18, 2012 at 6:10 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Auto zone rents compression testers again i would check the compression of all the cylinders.
Sep 18, 2012 at 8:03 PM
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