Engine mulfunctioning

Tiny
REUBEN MATSAMBIRE
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  • 2001 MAZDA ETUDE
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • MANUAL
  • 87,000 MILES
I just change head gasket for this car, it is failing to start and when it starts it struggles to idle and turns off. What could be wrong?
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Tuesday, August 29th, 2017 AT 1:34 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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It sounds like you have the timing belt off a tooth.

Here is a guide to help you double check the camshaft timing;

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/mazda/protege/2001

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 AT 12:08 PM

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