Recent content by gthoman

Sorry for such a late reply, but have had a crazy few months. But wanted to let everyone know how it ended. So, as I mentioned above, got the car to start, then put everything back together and crank/no start condition. Pulled it apart and checked the timing again, and it still looked good. I...

It does crank, but doesn't start....so will need to start from the beginning with a crank/no start diagnosis. I thought I had moved the cams per the FSM, but will make sure again this time and check for fuel/spark and the fuses. Thanks!!

Sorry guys, been traveling and haven't had too much time to play with this "project". After checking AGAIN, it seemed the timing was still off by a tooth, so realigned and the engine started and ran without needing my foot on the gas, since fan/drive belt/no antifreeze I only let it run for...

Have not done a leak down test since I don't own one and apparently noone around here "rents" them. Since the compression test seems to show the engine is toast, didn't think it was worth buying the test to tell me which part/s are toast. I'm trying to decide at this time is it worth...

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These results look like my earlier results even though now the timing marks seem to be lined up. Anyone see anything off with the timing marks(pictures above on google drive)? Any ideas on the low compression still, I know someone said this is a non-interference engine, but possibly bent...

OK, so I checked and rechecked and took pictures after spinning the crankshaft a few times and lining everything up and it looks to me like everything is correct, putting the link to the pictures below. But I'm still getting really low compression on 6 out of the 8 cylinders cylinder1:160...

Also, not sure if I posted this before, but this is the kit I used from RockAuto CONTITECH PP298LK1 (Premium) Pro Series Plus

Thanks, do you mean the the bolts for the tensioner? I actually removed the bolts completely and removed the tensioner, still need to compress the pin back. Maybe part of the belt is stuck somewhere not allowing all the slack?? will try again tonight...

I thought the second time would be easier, but not so far. Needed to pick up a harmonic balancer puller since the first time it just slid off, but this time it was stuck on just like the fan. Between being out of town, dealing with two hurricanes this project is just crawling along, really glad...

Not yet, been really busy this week at work and haven't had much time to work on it. Tried for a little bit last night to wiggle off the fan, but still seems stuck. I remember the first time the fan being a struggle, but not sure it was this bad. Anyone have any tricks? I'll keep it updated as I...

Sorry, was out of town and just got back, have most of the covers off and am having an issue removing the fan, but hope to remove that tonight and line up the marks. Then will start with the compression tests.

I think I have a service manual somewhere, was just following some videos/links I had found, but they lined it up exactly on the marks for TDC. But I also thought the 2003-2009 had the same engine which I guess was wrong(since 2003-2004 have non-interference engines and 2005+ do), so I'll see if...

Thanks, will hopefully get some time to work on it tonight. The plugs/coils are out, so will do the compression test after its lined up. Questions about the tensioner: I'm hoping I can find the pin, but if not, is there something else I can use or would an auto store have it? How can you...

So, cleaned up after Florence, not too bad where I was, couple trees and a mess of debri, but am going to try to get outside after work and try to get the timing right. Had a question, most videos/docs always talk about replacing timing and water pump at the same time, so removing most of the...