1995 Honda Civic starting

1995 HONDA CIVIC
174,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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NABRKY
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i just put a timing belt on my car and it wont start. i dont know if i set the timing,or if i set in right place.it sparks here and there but its not all times.
Aug 16, 2008 at 2:58 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You should re check you engine timing marks, if all is correct it should fire up no problems, did you remove the distributor and did you set the engine at TDC No 1 when you removed the cam belt?

Mark (mhpautos)
Aug 16, 2008 at 7:42 PM
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