O' MY i think its the timing belt, it does sound like it's out of time...and yeah it still cranks over

Answer 1

, blown fuse, bad key switch, bad starter, bad fuel pump, bad injectors, out of gas, neutral safety switch, seized engine, broken connecting rod, no compression, no spark, bad oil pressure switch, broken timing belt, plugged fuel filter, bad starter solenoid, bad starter, broken rotor, cracked distributor cap, Anti-theft device, water in/on engine, out of gas, vacuum leak, bad gas, bad ignition coil, blown computer, faulty cam or crank sensor ...

If it died while at a stop sign or stop light, it's probably the timing belt.

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Time for a new car or new engine.

Answer 2

if your timing belt is broken or shredded cranking the engine over could cause some very expensive damage. some engines are called "interference engines" which means if the cam and crank are out of sync. you will bend your valves and possibly punch holes through your pistons.

Answer 3

It will crank with NO timing belt at all, so that shows nothing. Have it towed and looked at.