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Old May 3, 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 May 3, 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 May 3, 2010 | 06:13 PM
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timing marks are line up according to book Helms
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Old May 3, 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 May 3, 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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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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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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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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double check the front and rear
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:53 PM
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how is the order of cylinders is it 5-6
back3-4 front
1-2
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Old May 3, 2010 | 09:57 PM
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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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Old May 12, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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Did you double check ALL connections?
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Old May 12, 2010 | 04:27 PM
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Sounds like you shouldn't have done the job yourself.
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Old May 12, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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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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