XT130 1X Issues

[Trent-KE30]

hey guys i got myself a running xt130 station wagon today for free, i drove it back to my place and it was fine, but when i was driving a bit more it started getting a ticking sound (i thought big end??) then it stopped, now i have checked compression it seems alright, and its getting enough spark and fuel, when it first happened the started motor wasnt engaging properly so i was like wtf?? anyone got any suggestions??

Cheers Trent

[MRMOPARMAN]

sticky lifters and a dud starter motor?

[Trent-KE30]

Yeah but it still turns over fine, If it was a big end would it try and start on 3 cylinders??

[MRMOPARMAN]

no it shouldnt miss if its done a big end.

i think i missread your original post, so i take it it doesnt run now?

take off the oil cap, and see if you can see any rockers inside the cover. if ya can get a mate to turn the engine over while you look down there with a torch to see if the rockers move.
if they dont move its likely you have broken the timing gears. on the holden 6 they were made out of nylon. im not sure if the 1x's were aswell.

[Trent-KE30]

MRMOPARMAN, thanks for the help, Nah it was running fine then all of a sudden it just stopped, it turns over fine and sounds healthy just doesn't show any sign of starting, its got spark at the distrubutor and its getting plenty of fuel, so it's got me dazzled what else it could be.

The timing gear theory may be correct, because i think i can recall the old owner saying it changed it not long ago, ( he was a dodgy fuck though so who knows), So if i take off the timing cover and see broken pieces means i'am in some trouble lol?,

Cheers again man,

Trent