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Will not start

Tiny
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  • 2002 DODGE DURANGO
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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  • 130,000 MILES
It broke a rocker arm, could not find half of it, I fixed it. I am getting gas, spark, I checked timing, and no codes. Still no start.
Please help.
Wednesday, October 18th, 2017 AT 6:28 PM

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Tiny
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Can you see if the engine has compression before we get too deep?

Here is a guide to help us get started:

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

You can rent a gauge for free at the local auto parts store.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, October 19th, 2017 AT 1:16 PM
Tiny
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Sorry it took me so long to text back, but I'm also working on my wife's jeep, I'll get tester tomorrow.
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Saturday, October 21st, 2017 AT 10:09 PM
Tiny
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I tested 1 3an they have 60 to70lbs, I'm going to go do the rest
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Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 AT 11:40 AM
Tiny
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Yep! That is no good. Please test the rest so we can confirm a timing chain issue.
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Monday, October 23rd, 2017 AT 11:04 AM
Tiny
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The rest had 60 to 100 so I check the timing marks on a timing chain got number one plug up an the marks are 12an 6oclock, but the crankshaft ones are off. I tried to send pic but I guess I done it wrong. Theres sumthing getting caught because every 5 to 6rounds it gets stuck, I have to turn it back a little then it will go ahead an turn. I think something bent or the rest of the rocker armis in the engin
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Tuesday, October 24th, 2017 AT 12:33 PM
Tiny
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It does sounds like the timing marks are off and the chain needs to be replaced, the only bad thing is it sounds like you have bent valves. When you say you had trouble uploading picture what happened so I can get the problem fixed?
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Wednesday, October 25th, 2017 AT 2:24 PM
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I'd write my reply an image an push reply an it would be gone, like I didn't write anything
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 AT 8:34 PM
Tiny
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Are valves hard and how expensive is it?
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Thursday, October 26th, 2017 AT 8:36 PM
Tiny
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It is expensive, this kind of repair can go as high as $2000.00 you might what to think about a new engine.
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Friday, October 27th, 2017 AT 11:45 AM

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