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Improper tension, bent, loose, misaligned pulley.
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Why does the timing belt keep walking off the sprocket on the 1998 Ford Contour?
Worn or incorrect belt. Defective, glazed idler or pulleys.
What is the problem if the timing belt isn't moving?
if the timing belt is not moving when engine is cranking,it means you have broken a cam,or a belt pulley.do not keep cranking as you can damage other parts of the engine such as the valves
Where the water pump on 98 dodge avenger?
Inside the belt side of the engine. It runs off of the timing belt.Inside the belt side of the engine. It runs off of the timing belt.
When a belt break on a 93 ford escort can it cause it to throw off the timing?
if the timing belt breaks then yes it will throw the timing off.
What could cause the timing to be off other than the timing belt on a 1998 ford escort zx2?
If your timing is off, it's most likely because of the timing belt. I had this problem when I changed my timing belt and took my car apart over 10 times. You have to be dead-on precise when fitting the timing belt. If you are off one notch your timing will be off. It's that precise.
Why does the serpentine belt keep walking off the tension pulley on my 2000 firebird?
Pulleys misaligned? Defective tensioner?
When do you replace the timing belt on a 2000 Isuzu trooper?
The timing belt on a 2000 Isuzu Trooper is replaced by removing the engine accessories, taking off the timing cover and loosening the tensioner. The belt can then be slipped off the sprockets and a new timing belt put in place.
Can a bad exhaust or not warming up your car throw your timing belt off?
NO! This has no effect on the timing belt.
How do you set timing on a 2001 zx2?
Unless you have had the timing belt off or it has broken the timing should still be correct. The way you set the timing is by taking the timing belt off and lining up the timing marks and put the belt back on. I added a link to a text how-to for setting the timing on the Zetec engine. -ZX2Fast
Why does your car shake after changing the timing belt?
Your timing belt was not properly installed. It's probably off by a tooth or two.
How do you know if your timing belt goes out?
If you suspect your timing belt has broken or the teeth have been stripped off of it, the only way to know for sure is to take off you timing belt cover and have a look. Some vehicles had / have interference heads. These vehicles will destroy their own valves if you try to crank them without a timing belt on.
How do you turn off the t belt light on a 2004 Toyota hi-ace?
Sometimes there is a re-set switch but the timing belt cover has to be taken off to find it, alternatively get the garage to change your timing belt and re-set the t.belt switch. Not changing your timing belt could result in a broken timing belt and serious engine damage.
