2002 Mercury Villager Repair Question
Topics covered: Distributor, Camshaft, Timing belt.
Mileage: 117,000 miles.
Mileage: 117,000 miles.
Asked on November 25, 2012
Mercury Villager Distributor Problem
No spark to plugs. Checked distributor, rotor not turning when trying to start engine. Could not spin rotor by hand. Pulled distributor, bottom gear fine and spins normal. Pulled timing belt cover, belt not broken (will replace anyway). What else would cause distributor not to rotate? Sheared pin or key on camshaft to sprocket??
Thanks greatly for any info.
Thanks greatly for any info.
Answer
Replied on November 25, 2012
belt may not be broken but the teeth may be worn off.
start with the timing belt before thinking broken camshaft
Roy