The timing belt broke. I replaced it and put everything together but I'm getting no start. It fires right away and then lugs. I took everything back off to double check the alignment markers because when I put it together there is a half or less groove difference between the marks on the crank and the cam and oil pump. If I line up the cam and oil pump exactly on the marks the crank is turned sligthly counter clockwise from the notch. It looks tdc though and appears to be the only way to put it on right.
After I put it together agian I checked the trouble codes because the check engine light was on after not starting again. No codes. Does this mean the timing is set right? When the belt broke it put up a timing code.
I forgot the spark plug wire grease at the store. I had to put on new wires and plugs on the left hand side because when I pulled the plugs the wires snaped. I thought it would at least start without the grease. So far I have only replaced the left hand side. Would this grease or the fact that I replaced only one side with plugs and wires matter?
I've read of other rangers with the same problem after belt change....just havn't found the solution yet. Any advice will help as I am stuck at the moment. Thanks
After I put it together agian I checked the trouble codes because the check engine light was on after not starting again. No codes. Does this mean the timing is set right? When the belt broke it put up a timing code.
I forgot the spark plug wire grease at the store. I had to put on new wires and plugs on the left hand side because when I pulled the plugs the wires snaped. I thought it would at least start without the grease. So far I have only replaced the left hand side. Would this grease or the fact that I replaced only one side with plugs and wires matter?
I've read of other rangers with the same problem after belt change....just havn't found the solution yet. Any advice will help as I am stuck at the moment. Thanks
Jan 13, 2008 at 11:34 PM