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Engine not starting

Tiny
DEREK BOOTAE
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  • 2001 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 6 CYL
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I had the motor tested no compression at all, no spark plug firing. It just turns over. Thank you
Sunday, January 13th, 2019 AT 4:24 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

It sounds like the timing belt let go. here are instructions and diagrams to help you get the job done below:

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/volkswagen/passat/2001

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 12:07 PM
Tiny
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The car was tested. Timing belt still together. No compression at all and no fire coming from spark plug at all. It turns over but will not start and run.
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 1:12 PM
Tiny
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Zero compression in all the cylinders.
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 1:12 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Monday, January 14th, 2019 AT 1:23 PM
Tiny
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It could be the timing belt slipped taking the camshaft to crankshaft correlation out of wack. Can you confirm the timing belt marks are still okay?
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 10:17 AM
Tiny
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The mechanic check it and said the timing was good.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 7:05 PM
Tiny
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And the valves were good.
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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 7:08 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Can you take a video of the engine turning over? Also, please confirm the camshaft is turning when you crank the engine over. You may need to remove the valve cover. here is a guide to help walk you through the steps:

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

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Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 AT 1:56 PM

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