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alpic1952
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Car: 1990 nissan 240sx

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I have a 90 Nissan 240sx all original.
The timing chain was rattling for a few months, then the car would no longer run.
I did a compression test, 0 psi per cylinder, so I replaced the timing chain, sprockets, tensioner, etc. Work performed all according to the 1990 NISSAN PUBLISHED SERVICE MANUAL. Not Chlton, not Haynes, not Motor,{or any other that are allways totally incorrect}.
The chain, sprockets, and distributor are all lined up correctly no question.
Car will not start, so I did another compression test. Now after a new timing chain, I get exactly 60 psi per cylinder.
Vehicle has never, ever overheated since new.
What's wrong and how do I fix it?
Thanks, al Pic


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fiznowler
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Car: 97 240sx se, 5 speed, paint, tan leather interior. vg30dett swap in progress.
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Location: Springfield, Mo

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60psi is super low compression. I don't even know if it would start that way. i wonder if the head gasket could be blown. Usually it doesn't do the same on all cylinders though. That is a wierd one.

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SoCal-S13
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fiznowler wrote:60psi is super low compression. I don't even know if it would start that way. i wonder if the head gasket could be blown. Usually it doesn't do the same on all cylinders though. That is a wierd one.

make sure you have all of the plugs out and the throttle wide open when you run a comp test

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krash
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In case you dont have FSM.

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alpic1952
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Joined: Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:08 am
Car: 1990 nissan 240sx

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fiznowler wrote:60psi is super low compression. I don't even know if it would start that way. i wonder if the head gasket could be blown. Usually it doesn't do the same on all cylinders though. That is a wierd one.
Thank you for your input.
Al Pic


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