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Car will not start

Tiny
MARYHENDERSON79
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  • 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA
  • 3.5L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
I change the water pump on my vehicle listed above and the guy said that the timing was messed up on it. So I had to pull the valve covers off loosen the rockers and manually set the timing. Which I did but I did not set the crank and because I didn't set the crank now my car it acts like it wants to start but it won't actually kick over to start. I've replaced the battery, three coil packs, water pump, everything I can think of and I'm still having issues. I've been stranded for 7 days now and still cannot get my car to start.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2021 AT 11:00 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

When you changed the water pump, it is possible that the timing got off by some amount and that is why you are unable to start it.
Even if its off by one tooth on the sprocket it can trigger no start.

I have attached the timing mark diagrams for your reference.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-timing-belt-works

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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Monday, August 23rd, 2021 AT 2:06 PM

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