Water pump and timing?

MOSES GRIFFITH

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1993 DODGE STEALTH
3.0L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
100,000 MILES

What happened after water pump change? If belts aren’t tight what happens? Will the car start?

Wednesday, July 12th, 2023 AT 4:53 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,176 POSTS

Hi,

What belt are you referring to? If it is the timing belt, certainly if it isn't timed properly or tight, it won't start. Actually, if this is a DOHC or 24-valve engine, you will cause internal damage if the timing isn't correct.

If it is a SOHC, there are no interference concerns. I attached a pic below of a SOHC engine. Is that how you had the timing marks aligned?

Let me know.

Joe

See pic below.

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Thursday, July 13th, 2023 AT 12:31 PM

MOSES GRIFFITH

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Thanks just fixed the timing in my 93 dodge stealth es.

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Saturday, July 29th, 2023 AT 12:00 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Thanks for the update. I love those cars. LOL I always wanted one, but no such luck.

Enjoy it and feel free to come back anytime in the future. You are always welcome.

Take care,

Joe

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Saturday, July 29th, 2023 AT 8:20 PM