car troubles

Asked by JoAnna Jan 26, 2016 at 02:50 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier LS Sedan FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car will try to start but will not turn over
it is getting fire but won't turn over

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I had the same problem with my 2005 Chevy Cavalier, I changed the crank sensor, checked the fuel pressure, changed the starter, changed spark plugs, even bought a new battery, still the car would crank but not start. I decided to check my timing gears. Long and behold, I found a worn notch on the back center of one timing gear. This caused the timing chain to skip and throw it off timing. I decided to replace both gears, it's under $30.00 each, not expensive. When you install the gears, make sure you align the dots and notches to the timing chain, the timing chain should be color coded. Parts are cheap, but the labor is very challenging, but it can be done. I am not a great mechanic, but I did it myself. Too broke to send it to a mechanic. After, I put everything back together, it started up quickly! Hope this info helps.... Good luck!

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