1999 Saab 9-3 repair Question Compression

1999 SAAB 9-3
125,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GLASSYBARREL
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I had about 45psi compression in 3 of the cylinders and not much more in the other. I had it diagnosed by a mechanic who said that a blown head gasket was to blame. I changed the thermostat, the radiator, and the head gasket. I tried to start the car and it did not start. It will crank for days but will not fire up. Starter fluid does nothing, I installed new spark plugs and gaped them to specs, torqued the head bolts down to spec. I have no idea what to do now. Please help.
Nov 26, 2009 at 8:03 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Low compression in all cylinders would tell you the rings and cylinders are worn and the engine needs to be overhauled.
Nov 27, 2009 at 4:52 AM
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MNTHNY4
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did u set the timing correctly & check all your very small gnd's wirings the one for t5 system located on thermostat housing bolted with a 10mm bolt & the next one is on the intake manifold ,check all & post back
Nov 29, 2009 at 3:29 PM
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