timing belt replacement

Double check all your alignment marks. Also, check to make sure the plug wires are in the correct order. I have attached pictures of both.

On my distributor cap is marked numbers differently than shown in the picture u gave me. Should I disreguard the numbers on the cap?

Only if you have changed them. The picture I sent is from a Mitchel service manual for the GT 2.5L. It should be correct, but... If the car ran the way it is now, you must be correct. Did the original timing belt break

No it did not. I replaced the water pump to find out the head was cracked replaced the head with a brand new one and am stuck where I am now

That is good... I was thinking you may have bent a few valves. Let me know about the timing issue.

I definitely will let u know the out come thank you so very much for your time and expertise.

I hope I helped.

I did everything you said all marks are alligned plug wires in the order illustrated in the picture still no fire

Are you getting spark and fuel to the engine?

Yes

Okay... If you have spark and fuel, if the timing is correct, it should run unless the compression is low. When cranking, does the engine sound normal, turning too fast...?

It turns normal but sounds as if its out of time still

I also noticed the rear mark is off roughly 4 teeth would that keep it from starting?

Yes, that will prevent it from starting. That needs aligned.

Replaced timing belt. not sure which marks to line up on sprockets.

see pictures for align marks and instructions. make sure to rotate twice and recheck after install. Do not turn engine over after removing belt.

I have a 1994 Ford Probe SE 2.0. I recently replaced the timing belt, idler pulley, tension pulley and water pump. It now seems to have a clicking noise during a cold start up. As it warms up the clicking noise gets less noticeable. It sounds almost like a lifter but, it just seems ironic that it would make that noise after changing the timing belt when it was not making it before. I checked out the new pulleys and they appear to be good. What could it be?

Have you re checked that the belt tension is correct?

Mark (mhpautos)

I recently changed my water pump on a 1996 ford probe gt. to do this you have toremove the timing belt. I put it back on according to spec with both over head cams pointing to the #1 cylinder and the the #1 at TDC. it will not start. It is getting gas and spark. ( There are suppoesd to be marks on the heads? i cannot see them) pleasde help

Hello, Hope this helps... here is the timimg alignment mark locations....

Would like instructions on changing a timing belt on a 1994 probe with 2.5 liter. Also, is there probable engine damage since the belt broke?

It's a big job, would take a mechanic almost a day. Took me two weekends. If you haven't done a lot of mechanical work, send it to a shop. The engine probably hasn't been damaged by a broken belt.

Hey everyone, I have a 93 probe GT with the 2.5L 24 valve V6. The other die it wouldn't start (dead battery) and I replaced it only to find it still wouldn't start. When I finally got it running it would sputter with any load above 1/4 throttle. It coded LHO2S and RHO2S. I replaced them an the fuel filter with no luck. I then checked compression (as to hint of proper timing). It has 175PSI on all 6 cylinders. I then separated the exhaust at the catalytic conv. And still the same. So at his point I replaced all the plugs and the crank sensor (had one laying around) and still the same. You should also know I have a new fuel pump, distributor, and plug wires. I will be checking the throttle positioning sensor today for resistance across its travel for dead spots, checking the fuel pressure, and if both check good then ill be pulling the timing belt cover to verify timing... Could anyone shed some light on what I may be missing? Your help would be greatly appreciated!

what about the ignition coil? you haven't mention that on your description. does this problem happen only when the engine is warmed up? or also at a cold start?

Isn't the distributor the ignition coil? That's brand new. And it does it wether its cold or hot

i would check for vacuum leaks? try to spray some propane around the IM and TB and check for any change on the idle.
also, most likely the VRIS. have you checked the VRIS? also try to disconnect the EGR valve if it has one.

I have a 1994 Ford Probe with 93,000 miles; made in Canada. The water pump needs replaced. I've been told I might as well replace the timing belt too. The timing belt housing has to come off to replace the water pump. One repair shop wanted to replace the timing belt, timing tensioners and idlers,the hydrolic tensioner assembly, and camshaft and crankshaft seals. A cost of $560 in parts. What parts should I replace? Is there more I should replace?
Also, can I use a computer scanner on my car? I don't know if it has a computer.

Labor is a big expense on this type of work. Replacing parts that are part of the process is cost effective if you plan on holding onto the car.

Yes your car has a computer. Possible an OBDI system .

Good luck and let us know. :)

I had a mechanic put my timing belt on and it fell off then he put a new one on and it fell off again but he couldn't tell because the timing belt cover was on so he kept trying to started then he took it back to his house and he said you know what the belt fell off it started to shred so I went and bought a new timing belt s he went and put that on and now he is saying the car will not start. He said its turning over or trying to but it will not start. & I bought a new battery. Do anyway know what the problem is???

You have what is called an interferance engine when belt is off and engine turned over the pistons strike the valves bending them. You will need to remove head replace valves. Check Tbelt idler pully for movement if any replace. Is this guy a real Tech because he should have know about the engine.