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1991 Pontiac Lemans Repair Question


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

Asked on October 4, 2009

1991 Pontiac Lemans timing belt

Engine Mechanical problem
1991 Pontiac Lemans 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 12500 miles

Not to sure how the belt is threaded through
Avatar Asked by howman

Answer

Replied on October 4, 2009


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This is an interference engine did belt break? if yes valve damage has occured.

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on October 4, 2009

I put a new belt on it, but it is not starting up. What is the cost to fix something like this?

Tiny Response from howman
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Replied on October 5, 2009

SoT-belt broke engine running? if yes check compression any cylinders down will have bent valve.
Figure @$ 700-$800 range

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
18,430 answers provided