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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 07:21 AM
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I just replaced the timing chain on my 2006 2.7 magnum now it turns over slow won't start and seems like there is no spark. I have tried some starting fluid and still nothing. Any ideas? Thanks!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 12:53 PM
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Was the engine running before replacing the timing chain?
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 02:02 PM
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Yes it was running, however there was a loud tapping starting to come from front of left side cover,which prompted me to replace everything. car has 140000 miles.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Lots of sludge too when I changed it. cleaned it all up.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 10:23 PM
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I would recheck all the timing marks, and if you don't have a spark. I would use a scanner and see if you are getting a crank or camshaft sensor codes.
 
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Thank you, I will tear it down again and see what happens.
 
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