intermitent misfire after timing belt change

1998 TOYOTA RAV4
160,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MATS123
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my timing belt broke and was replaced with a Dayco belt but now the engine is misfiring and have a rough idle. the engine type is 3s-fe. i am wondering if this is due to my battery since they tested the timing with battery disconnected. please assist.
Jul 27, 2015 at 8:17 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Best get a comp test done to rule out a bent valve. and make sure that the vale timing is correct.
Jul 27, 2015 at 10:33 PM
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MATS123
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thank you. i will do a comp test and update.
Jul 27, 2015 at 11:22 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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I was getting mixed info on this engine regarding if it is an interference type engine or not, if it is you may have a bent valve, so the comp test will prove that one way or the other.
Jul 28, 2015 at 7:44 AM
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