2001 Volvo S40 Change Engine Car Put New Timing Belt Does Power Step On Gas

2001 VOLVO S40
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I change the engine to my car and and put in a new timing belt but the car does not have power if i step on the gas i doesn't advanced it dies
Nov 2, 2012 at 3:36 AM
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The timing belt may have been installed incorreclty and caused the valves to hit the pistons. Get a compression check done to see if it is within spec.
Nov 2, 2012 at 10:35 AM
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