timing belt

1987 BMW 325I
200 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MRFIXITMAN
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change timing belt but car wont start
Nov 20, 2010 at 3:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Sounds like you didn't correctly set the valve timing-double check -did you put the engine no.1 piston on its compression/TDC before you break it open

Also are you getting spark and fuel??
Nov 20, 2010 at 4:03 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check timing marks, see pic for details.

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Nov 20, 2010 at 4:26 AM
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