1993 Ford Probe- 2.0 litre

GINA MARIE

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1996 FORD PROBE
4 CYL
FWD
MANUAL
170,000 MILES

Changed the water pump, set the timing and put it all back together, 3 times now, turns over but won't start. Is there a mode it may go into that I don't know about and how do I reset it?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 1:20 AM

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WRENCHTECH

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What happened to the old timing belt? Did it fail?

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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 1:39 AM

GINA MARIE

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Hey Mr. Witty, Had to take the timing belt off to replace the water pump. Guess you never worked on a 96 Probe.

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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 11:53 PM

WRENCHTECH

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Apparently you think we are mind readers and we are supposed to know what it is you were repairing. Water pumps are routinely changed with a timing belt repair so how are we supposed to know what actually failed. The reason I asked is that this is an interference engine and if the engine was rotated with the belt off or broken, it will bend a bunch of valves. Good luck with repairing it and I hope you're not so disrespectful to the next tech that tries to help you.

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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 AT 11:59 PM

GINA MARIE

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Actually I mentioned I was replacing the waterpump and thought you were being disrespectful, if I misunderstood your reply I apologize. Have a good one and thanks. It is an interference engine, thankfully that, s not the problem. Thanks again, Gina

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Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 AT 12:17 AM