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Yes it will start and run, but it will run roughly, and you won't have much if any power

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Q: Will your car start if the timing was off?
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Your car backfires when trying to start?

Sounds like the timing is off.


If the timing has jumped will the car start?

no the car will not start timing has to be set again


What happens when you turn the car on the motor start shaking then the car cuts off?

You need to check your timing belt if it is not in time it will not start or run for a little then shut off.


What will happen if you continue to drive your car while the timing is off?

If you continue to drive your car while the timing is off,your motor will start to act a little funny.I would NOT suggest you continously drive your car like that.


I had to change main drive belt on 98 ford escort and now the engine turns over but will not start i know that it is getting spark and fuel but car will not start could it be that the timing is off?

yes your timing is off


What causes your car to back fire when you try to start it and will not start?

Timing is way off or spark plug wires incorrectly connected.


What causes your car to backfire when you try to start it and will not start?

The timing of the engine is off or the spark plug wires have been hooked up incorrectly.


Why does my car make a loud tractor type noise when accelerating and when I start my car it is also slow to accelerate?

Sounds like your ignition timing is off.


Will car start with broken timing belt?

No, it will not.


If the timing chain broke will your car start?

No.


Why does car engine run on for a few seconds after turn the car off?

the timing is off


Can an engine start if the timing is off?

If the timing is off by a few degrees the engine can start but will run rough. More than a few (depending on the engine) it will not start.