engine sounded like a knocking sound

2002 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
10,000 MILES
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LADAWN
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Just replaced my timing belt on my Mitsubishi eclipse spyder the car when turned on rolls back n forth and dont go no where . i just replaced my timing belt within a week time i turned on my car and the engine sounded like a knocking sound and when i put my car in drive the car rolled to the front n back what could possibly be wrong
Mar 6, 2012 at 8:08 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Compression check it, belrt tensioner or belt may not have been tight enough.
Mar 6, 2012 at 8:30 AM
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