if the timing belts are not done right, what will happen to car and how will i know ?

1993 TOYOTA COROLLA
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ANGIEEE
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was told that car is idleing to low and timing is out .What happens when timing is out ??
Apr 5, 2012 at 10:05 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Lost of engine power, backfiring, hard starts, stalling or won't start at all
Apr 5, 2012 at 10:11 PM
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ANGIEEE
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does the timing belt control of opening of valves ?
Apr 8, 2012 at 11:08 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The timing belt turns the camshaft and in turn opens and closes the valves
Apr 8, 2012 at 11:11 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Normally, if belt is off a tooth or two, you will hear valve noise.
Apr 9, 2012 at 1:36 PM
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