2002 Nissan Altima Engine

2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
150,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DCCC5102
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I put on the head gasket, crank up car, it ran smooth, but when I backed it out the driveway it acts like it has no power, like I give it gas & no power. If one tooth off on the timing gear would this make this problem happen? Also, now has a miss to it, when you give it gas & stalling out. Please help, thank you.

David
Sep 26, 2015 at 3:14 AM
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yes if belt is not lined up it will not have power. this may be an interference engine so also being a tooth off you may have bent a valve is why it misfires.
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Sep 26, 2015 at 3:54 AM
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DCCC5102
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I turned the motor over by hand to make sure the valves won't hit nothing, then started it up. Still no power. I give it gas no power, push throttle down and won't give it gas, running terrible. Any more suggestions??
Sep 26, 2015 at 4:26 AM
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge.
Sep 26, 2015 at 5:35 AM
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