After replacing timing belt the engine cranks but does not start

1996 TOYOTA CAMRY
221,732 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MELODY KAYLIN ABNER
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The timing belt broke. I replaced the timing belt and put it in time (so I thought). The car will turn over but not fire up.
Dec 22, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon,

The first thing I would do is check the compression to be sure there is no valve damage from the belt failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
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Dec 22, 2018 at 12:01 PM
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MELODY KAYLIN ABNER
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We redid everything and checked it twice and it is in time now and everything works and the car is turning over but won’t fire up and crank. It sounds like it wants to but can’t.
Dec 22, 2018 at 12:04 PM
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Got it.

Check the compression. that is the next step. you can rent a tester at a parts store.

Roy
Dec 22, 2018 at 12:10 PM
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MELODY KAYLIN ABNER
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Okay, thank you.
Dec 22, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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you are welcome.

always glad to help.
Dec 22, 2018 at 12:14 PM