1999 Mercury Tracer Repair Question
Topics covered: Engine, Spark, Timing belt.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on February 18, 2009
1999 Mercury Tracer Timing belt
Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 180,00 miles
My engine quit,I looked at the timing belt and it appears fine. however the number 3 spark plug gap was touching the electrode, the number 4 spark plug was crushed into the electrode. I think the cam shaft sproket may have sliped as my timing marks don't line up. Even after I re align the timing marks the engine won't start, i have a spark. Is it possible for the timing belt to stretch, or slip over some of the teeth.
1999 Mercury Tracer 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 180,00 miles
My engine quit,I looked at the timing belt and it appears fine. however the number 3 spark plug gap was touching the electrode, the number 4 spark plug was crushed into the electrode. I think the cam shaft sproket may have sliped as my timing marks don't line up. Even after I re align the timing marks the engine won't start, i have a spark. Is it possible for the timing belt to stretch, or slip over some of the teeth.
Asked by big L. HernandezAnswer
Replied on February 18, 2009
do a compression test
if timing belt slipped ,its no good and need to be replaced
compression test 1st
