1998 323 convertible No Start!!!

[djd35de]

Went to start my car this morning and right away it made a slight noise and spins over reel fast.

Sounds like it has a broken timing belt. No compression or so it sounds like.

The crankshaft is turning but iam not sure if the camshaft is turning.
Does this engine have a timing belt?

Or a chain?

Its a 2.5 litre 6 cylinder.

What would cause this?

She was running perfect the day before. It only has about 91,000 miles.

Also would the valves be ok, it was'nt driven i just went to start it and this is when the problem occured.

Any help or ideas would help.

Iam hoping to fix it myself if possible.

Thanks in advance.

David

[Pirate_copy]

You dont have a timing belt mate. You have a chain :)

[djd35de]

Ok I have a chain.

Is this a common problem?

What would cause this/

Most of all will this bend the valves?

It was'nt run , it just all of a sudden won't start after making a slight noise.

Please any help would be appreciated


Thanks David