Hello Gents (& Ladies?)
My son (1 and I had success replacing the IM gasket a few months ago. It was my first foray into serious maintenance for 15 years and I was apprehensive but we didn't have much to lose on the $750 96 Calais with a 3100. Thanks to you guys the vehicle was resurected. It was a big deal to us.
Today, it just died. Cranks but won't start. Cranking is strained and I heard some backfire at the black body that feeds air to the IM. I'm thinking a timing chain (belt?) problem. I was going to remove a plug and try to detect whether the valves are moving. Can this be done? Any other methods? I searched these forums for 'bout half an hour but didn't come upon any posts that helped much. Where do you think we should go from here to identify the problem? .
Thanks - Scotty
My son (1 and I had success replacing the IM gasket a few months ago. It was my first foray into serious maintenance for 15 years and I was apprehensive but we didn't have much to lose on the $750 96 Calais with a 3100. Thanks to you guys the vehicle was resurected. It was a big deal to us.
Today, it just died. Cranks but won't start. Cranking is strained and I heard some backfire at the black body that feeds air to the IM. I'm thinking a timing chain (belt?) problem. I was going to remove a plug and try to detect whether the valves are moving. Can this be done? Any other methods? I searched these forums for 'bout half an hour but didn't come upon any posts that helped much. Where do you think we should go from here to identify the problem? .
Thanks - Scotty
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