1995 Ford Escort

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BIGGIE40
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1995 Ford Escort

what does mean when a car jumps time
Aug 23, 2009 at 4:59 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Jump timed means the timing belt/chain slipped and will cause the engine not to run well or not to start at all due to the relationship of the camshaft and crankshaft being off causing the valve timing to be off valves are opening and closing at the wrong time within the 4 cycle strokes-
Aug 23, 2009 at 7:37 PM
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