sounds like your timing belt has jumped mine did this
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No way, really sorry to hear this. If it’s a chain like sound it could be what scott suggested 
Hi it’s looking like timings jump.
You can open cover and check timming out.
See if is jump or break off.
Cheers
Sorry to hear.
Same problem with mine but i am going to replace new engine.
Cheers
Hi had a mechanic tow me home the belt is very slack but when you turn the car over just quickly all the pulleys move and so does the crankshaft.You can see the belt has marks where it’s been rubbing,lets just hope there’s been no valve damage,what annoys me is that the owner told me had replaced timing belt kit could be he fitted it himself wrongly
Wonder if your tensioner snapped off? I’d stop turning he engine over until you know what damage is done
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I won’t turn it over again,but good to know the mechanic thinks it’s just jumped a tooth or 2 and not siezed
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Mine had jumped 2teeth due to tensioner failure,luckily no valve meeting piston damage so dont give up hope
Did your car start up or did it die I’m hoping it’s just the timing that’s off to why it won’t start
my car was ran for a mile parked up and failed to start a few days later,turned over,had fuel and good sparks
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There was no loud noise to say that the valves hit the Pistons just the rattle stopped then so did the car,still seems strange the crank turns freely
my crank turned freely too,the timing was reset and it started first turn,i then had a full 60k service done
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It’s in the garage so will let you’s know what damage has been done 
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Well news wasn’t good no compression on any cylinders, anyone wanna buy a car with a f###ed engine, totally gutted and don’t think I will get my money back as it turns out whoever tensioned the timing belt didn’t do it properly 
i had 30psi across the front bank and car was fine you have 0?
Yeah 0 no compression whatsoever which could mean piston damage which I can’t cover the cost of a new engine plus fitting so gonna sell it as a non runner and see if I can recuperate some money back
Hi i am very sorry to hear this news as i know it have been damaged engine as you mentioned noise and car was cut after few miles drive. and i have told you on my last message.
There is good news
I have see engine on eBay for £550 and it’s still on car.
Mitsubishi gto engine.
As non runners you won’t get much back.
There’s lots people who sell rubbish and make you lost your money.
Cheers
Thanks but i could end up buying an engine that’s worse than mine plus fitting costs out way the cost of the car and I could probably buy another car for less than fixing this one. if I get enough for this one I may just be on the lookout for another and this time any noises and I’m straight to the garage with it.
Hi before you buy please check everything and tell us if you find anything noises or you suspect something is not right.
We can help you.
All gtouk members can help you.
Cheers
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Hi Marinemma6,
Sorry to read this. Can you confirm that you or your mechanic retimed the crank and cams to their respective timing marks prior to checking the compression?
Mike
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Yes re timed engine and no compression, so had definitely bent valves or worse thanks