I am new to this forum have a 97 camry 370K miles love the car
1-broke down at light would not start back up it cranks won't turn over
2-opened timing belt area found damage to the belt due to a broken oil pump screw but the belt was not broken still in tac (thought it knocked timing off doesn't seem to be case)
3-replaced the timing belt set everything top dead center and the buttom teeth as well tested it before i put everything back (kept timing cover off and alternator belt off) still no start
4-thought it was the fuel pump replaced it strange thing no noise from fuel pump at all before and after replacing it still didn't work checked sending unit for OLms seem to be working fuel guage is working, don't have pressure gauge but seems to be getting pressure from pump
5-checked all black relays under the hood switching them in and with horn rely all are working checked all fuses all seem to be working
6-seem to be getting spark from plugs it cranks just won't turn over
7-jumped (battery cables) the car to see if that would help would still would not turn over
Any thoughts, it's had a main seal leak for some time has oil it it, I don't want to junk it just can't get it to start please need help!!

 

Note: I’m not a professional mechanic or an “expert”, just a DIYer. Here’s what I would do:

When you replaced your fuel pump, did you buy a Toyota fuel pump or aftermarket? With a fuel pump, always use OEM. Put a test light on your fuel pump connectors and ensure the fuel pump is getting power. Once you verify your fuel pump is getting power, try the following: When the engine is cold, disconnect the fuel line from the fuel rail, then attempt to turn the car over and see if you're getting gasoline through the fuel line to the fuel rail. Place a pan under the fuel line to catch spilled gasoline. Note: this is a fire hazard with a hot engine, so again: only do this when the engine is cold. Since your car hasn’t run in a while, I think this is safe to do. Afterwards, make sure you clean up all spilled gasoline on the engine block & garage floor.

Before you spend any more money, you might get a breaker bar and try turning the crankshaft. If you can’t turn the crankshaft, then the engine is seized. At that point, stop spending time & money on the vehicle. She’s been a good car, but don’t throw any more money at a losing cause. Good luck.