08 HHR cranks but does not start

advisual · 2023-01-05 01:47:49

https://youtu.be/6clP3hRzjeQ Same here, watch the video!

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01-05-2023, 09:31 AM

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Same here, watch the video!

01-05-2023, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by greg8453

That is not a normal cranking. Need to do a compression test.

Agree that's not normal. I don't see any way to avoid the risk of bending valves (if not already bent, and might even be worse) and solve this without just pulling the valve cover, and engine cover, and probably the head.

01-05-2023, 09:54 AM

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The fluid gurgling is indicative of a head gasket issue.

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