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Steves46 · 01-19-2025, 11:14 AM

Good day. Well after 6 years of active driving in my 30 Coupe, it finally happened; the car stopped running because the Rotor was no longer turning, and was towed home. Performed a couple of initial diagnostics:

1. Reversed the timing pin and manually turned over the engine however could not engage the divot.

2. Removed the spark plugs and electrically turned the engine over while using my thumb to check compression. Results: Cylinder 1 = nothing // Cylinder 2 = strong // Cylinder 3 = weak //Cylinder 4 = strong.

Although I have not removed the timing gear inspection cover to confirm, but with these findings, is it pretty certain I have bad timing gear?

01-19-2025, 11:14 AM	#1
Steves46 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lithia, FL Posts: 1,072	Timing Gear Good day. Well after 6 years of active driving in my 30 Coupe, it finally happened; the car stopped running because the Rotor was no longer turning, and was towed home. Performed a couple of initial diagnostics: 1. Reversed the timing pin and manually turned over the engine however could not engage the divot. 2. Removed the spark plugs and electrically turned the engine over while using my thumb to check compression. Results: Cylinder 1 = nothing // Cylinder 2 = strong // Cylinder 3 = weak //Cylinder 4 = strong. Although I have not removed the timing gear inspection cover to confirm, but with these findings, is it pretty certain I have bad timing gear? __________________ If it aint broke, don't fix it!