1993 Dodge Colt timing belt

Tiny
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  • 1993 DODGE COLT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
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I subbmitted a question last week about the timing problem I was having. I opened up the engin and found that the cam and crank were not aligned with the marks. Although it is tough to know what the marks are given the picture that was supplied to me, but none the less, I moved the belt to the correct alignment and then tried tro start the car. It started and then would not stay running, real rough, worse than when the timing belt was installed incorectly. So maybe the timing is out and I am not sure where the timing is supposewd to be set. It looks like there is tow sets of timing marks on the lower plastic cover for the timing belt. Any thoughts at all of why the car would run worse? Or maybe a better picture of where the correct marks are for the install of the timing belt?
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 AT 12:50 PM

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Tiny
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1.5L the lower sprocket aligns at the 0 or TDC mark at around 1 oclock. The cam sprocket is 3 to 9, straight in line with the edge of the cylinder head. I would replace the tensioner, and spring. OK thanks
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Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 AT 9:42 PM

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