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1992 Mercury Tracer Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Compression, Crankshaft.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on February 19, 2010

Timing

Engine Mechanical problem
1992 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 205000 miles

I wasn't getting compression. I removed the timing belt cover and saw that the cam sprocket wasn't moving when i cranked the engine, obviously the belt wasn't moving either. Is the timing gear on the crankshaft shot?
Avatar Asked by rbonz

Answer

Replied on March 23, 2010

It could be or the tensionier may be bad. How old was the belt?

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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