Trying to set the timing?

1997 JAGUAR XJ6
200,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD
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NIKK6
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The Harmonic balancer broke and car shut off while driving. so, I replaced the harmonic balancer, and the car won't start. replaced the battery and car still won't start. so I guess it's the timing is out or something.
Dec 9, 2024 at 3:15 AM
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It sounds like the timing chains jumped. I can tell for sure if you upload a short video of the engine cranking over so I can tell for sure. in the meantime, here is a guide to help you check the compression which can show us what is wrong as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Dec 10, 2024 at 10:54 AM