Incorrect timing, loud compression noise was made when starting the car. Car will not start

Tiny
REEBABII
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  • 2002 AUDI A4
  • 2.4L
  • V6
  • MANUAL
  • 209,000 MILES
A very Loud compression noise was made when starting the car after touching the timing belt? The car will not start now. The thermostat housing was replaced but I think the timing was incorrect. Can anyone suggest ANY PROBLEMS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THIS?
Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 AT 3:09 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Was the timing out?
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Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 AT 6:49 AM
Tiny
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If the timing belt was taken off, tools were required to set cam & crank
timing, as well as a puller to free the cam sprockets so that they can
spin freely for timing belt placement & tensioning.

If none of that was done, engine damage may have occurred.

2.4l V6? Not a 2.8l V6? Where are you located?

Thomas
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Saturday, December 28th, 2013 AT 10:29 PM

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