1990 Toyota Camry Low Pulling Power and ignition

158,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ANJAYA1976
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I bought a 1990 Camry recently. The person who sold this car replaced the timing belt for me at 156000. However his neglegence he had to again replace the T belt in week's time.

1.Now I encounter a problem with its pulling power. the car doesn't pick up as it was used to especially when reaching 80Ks p.h to 100Ks p.a and climbing small hills. I here ignition sound from the engine at these times.

2. When engine is cool it doent engage 4th gear even at the speed of 80Ks or more untill it heats up.

I would like to get your openion on this regard
Nov 2, 2009 at 9:34 AM
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RASMATAZ
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He probably messed up the valve timing and this will cause a lack of power-
Nov 2, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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