1998 Ford Escort timing

1998 FORD ESCORT
165,625 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STEELEJ
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My timing belt slipped but didn't hurt the motor. Before it went my check engine light was on but the car was showing no signs of a problem. A new timing belt was put on and the check engine light stayed on. (orginal code was timing). the car is idling high and low it is reving and stalling and it stalls when slowing down. Now the problem is the cam sensor (According to the computer). Replaced cam sensor and is still not idling properly. When the cam sensor is unplugged it runs like normal. Could the timing still be off?
Sep 5, 2008 at 1:09 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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do u have 2.0 L engine ?

special tools is needed to set the timing belt if not used timing will remain off
what do u have for codes
Sep 7, 2008 at 12:27 AM
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