Timing chain

2001 SUZUKI VITARA
146,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIMFARNSLEY
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I put a new timing chain set in my engine. i am sure set the marks in the correct position. However, the engine will not start unless i rotate the cam sensor counter clock wise fully. Even then it idles very rough and then stalls. Attempts at acceleration seem to be low power. What could the problem be? Incorrect timing?

Thanks in advance
Jul 17, 2017 at 8:29 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

It sure sounds like the cam timing of way off. Here is a guide so you can confirm.

https://www.2carpros.com/diagrams/suzuki/vitara/2001

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Jul 17, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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JIMBOCLEATUS
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Sorry, i took so long to get back but the problem was not the timing. It was the Idle Air Control Valve.
Thanks for the help guys.
Aug 24, 2017 at 10:12 AM
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STRAILER
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 24, 2017 at 10:32 AM