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Tiny
STEVENMOTE
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  • 1998 FORD ESCORT
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I just replaced my timing belt and trying to start, but it will not turn over. I give it gas and it almost starts. Both points line up after the second rotation. What am I doing wrong?
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 AT 7:16 PM

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Tiny
CAR-MAN145
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Check compression if its low then the timing belt in on wrong.
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Thursday, May 19th, 2016 AT 12:04 AM
Tiny
WRENCHTECH
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If this is a DOHC, there are no marks to line up. You need special tools to time it.
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Thursday, May 19th, 2016 AT 9:03 AM

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