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Old 05-03-2010, 05:46 PM
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Changed Timing belt now car wont start
Changed my timing belt tensioner was bad now car wont start, car will crank starter making hi pitch sound not usual sound any Ideals check with code reader no codes
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Old 05-03-2010, 06:08 PM
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It could be a serious problem if your timing marks are off, or the belt was not put back correctly.
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Old 05-03-2010, 06:13 PM
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timing marks are line up according to book Helms
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Old 05-03-2010, 08:48 PM
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double check the marks! then check for unplugged connectors around the area you worked!!!!
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Old 05-03-2010, 08:52 PM
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Unhappy could i cause damage if timing is off and trying to start
Change timing belt tensioner did not time right car wont start could i have cause damage to car engine hoping i have time right now will see have to press tensioner
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yes, you can cause damage. Mostly to the valves. Hopefully you didnt. After aligning timing adjust valves.
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double check the front and rear
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how is the order of cylinders is it 5-6
back3-4 front
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can not time the car or something still will not start thought i had it but i didnt
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Did you double check ALL connections?
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Sounds like you shouldn't have done the job yourself.
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
Sounds like you shouldn't have done the job yourself.
hah, probably not what he wants to hear!
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