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    2002 timing chain replacement & head removal and replacement

    Looks like I have a problem with a valve on the cylinder head. I did a compression test and cylinder 1 = 135, cylinder 2 = 135, cylinder 3 = 175 and cylinder 4 = 0. Since cylinder 4 has no compression I need to remove the cylinder head and while I do that I will replace the timing chain.
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    2002 timing chain replacement & head removal and replacement

    I have a 2002 Corolla engine that has had a pinging type noise sounding almost like a vibration from a heat shield. I've put up with this noise for about 50,000 mile. 2 month ago I replaced the valve cover gasket and I could see the timing chain had some play in it. Recently the car just died...
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    2002 Corolla starting problem (actually Chevy Prizm)

    I have a 2002 Chevy Prizm (mostly Corolla but some Chevy mods). I know it's going to need the timing chain soon but recently it suddenly just stopped running. It did start again but only for a minute but now doesn't run. I know the timing chain is becoming an issue, I can't find my compression...
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    Play in timing chain / rattle in valves?

    My valve cover gasket was leaking a little so I just changed it. The old gasket was dry and hard so it was time. I bought this car with about 125k miles and it now has about 175k miles. Sine we bought it we noticed an almost rattling or sounded like a loose heat shield. I had the tires replaced...
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