1990 Toyota Camry Timing Belt No Power

TOYOTA CAMRY
Avatar
DODGEDSL
  • MEMBER
  • 1 POST
The water pump went out on my 1990 camry v-6. I replaced the pump and installed a new timing belt since I had to take the old one off anyway. The car starts fine but the rpm's will not go above 4000 and the car comes to temperature quickly. What could be the problem?
Dec 5, 2006 at 2:19 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
BACKYARDMECHANIC
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 337 POSTS
Go back and check the timing belt and make sure you installed it correctly. Just being off one or two teeth on the timing marks will effect the timing and your lost of power. Recheck the cam and crank shaft marks to see if they line up right.
Good luck Backyardmechanic
Dec 7, 2006 at 1:14 AM

Suggested Repair

Recheck the timing belt installation and confirm the camshaft and crankshaft timing marks line up. Being off by one or two teeth can throw off timing and cause loss of power.

Conversation Summary

After replacing the water pump and timing belt on a 1990 Toyota Camry V6, the engine starts but will not rev above 4000 rpm and reaches operating temperature quickly. The expert advised rechecking the timing belt alignment, since being off one or two teeth on the cam and crank marks can affect timing and cause power loss.

Related Repair Questions

Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Ask a new question

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle