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Jul 26, 2020 | 06:52 AM

Titanlex

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Car broke down PLEASE HELP

Was driving home , at the light took of a harder than normal hear a loud pop, saw smoke come out car turned off and came to a stop, no oil or fluid leaks no metal on ground. Now I hear starter spinning but car doesn’t crank,

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Jul 26, 2020 | 09:49 AM

Silver85

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So is the starter turning the motor or just the starter itself spinning? Did it throw any codes? My first thought is an electrical/ignition problem but need more info.

Jul 26, 2020 | 01:05 PM

Titanlex

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So is the starter turning the motor or just the starter itself spinning? Did it throw any codes? My first thought is an electrical/ignition problem but need more info.

no just the starter, tried discussing battery and reconnecting, it turned over split second heard a pop again like back fire, then just had it towed home..... lean pop?.. did it Lock up I’m thinking?

Jul 26, 2020 | 01:55 PM

helga203

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is there anyway to get a video of trying to start it?? But before that look around engine bay to maybe see something o obvious and down by the starter area. If you don't know what to look for video it if you could. And maybe we can help

Jul 26, 2020 | 06:49 PM

trwerner

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First guess, timing chain. Just changed ours, and it had tons of slop.
Good luck

Jul 26, 2020 | 11:14 PM

Titanlex

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First guess, timing chain. Just changed ours, and it had tons of slop.
Good luck

how much did it cost to repair? What was all replaced, pistons?

Jul 27, 2020 | 07:10 AM

k24556

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pull the rocker covers and see if any valve springs are broken

Jul 27, 2020 | 07:32 AM

trwerner

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we replaced ourselves as preventive measures not really very expensive, and not that difficult to do as a DIY. Had to replace oil pump and seen that the chain was very loose. I would do as the previous poster suggested and pull the valve covers and inspect springs and rocker/valves for broken/bent hardware. Sure sign of broken timing chain.
Good luck