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If the timing belts are not done right, what will happen to car and how will I know?

Tiny
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Was told that car is idleing to low and timing is out. What happens when timing is out?
Thursday, April 5th, 2012 AT 10:05 PM

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Tiny
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Lost of engine power, backfiring, hard starts, stalling or won't start at all
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Thursday, April 5th, 2012 AT 10:11 PM
Tiny
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Does the timing belt control of opening of valves?
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Sunday, April 8th, 2012 AT 11:08 PM
Tiny
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The timing belt turns the camshaft and in turn opens and closes the valves
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Sunday, April 8th, 2012 AT 11:11 PM
Tiny
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Normally, if belt is off a tooth or two, you will hear valve noise.
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Monday, April 9th, 2012 AT 1:36 PM

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