Timing

1998 FORD ESCORT
130,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STEVENMOTE
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I just replaced my timing belt and trying to start, but it will not turn over. I give it gas and it almost starts. Both points line up after the second rotation. What am I doing wrong?
May 18, 2016 at 12:16 PM
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CAR-MAN145
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Check compression if its low then the timing belt in on wrong.
May 18, 2016 at 5:04 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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If this is a DOHC, there are no marks to line up. You need special tools to time it..
May 19, 2016 at 2:03 AM
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