Trimming belt aliment

2004 KIA OPTIMA
198,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KARLLANE
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Change timing belt tensioner new belt New Balance belt can not get timing back in place properly engine lacks power. All marks are in alignment when I start vehicle timing mark is showing 180 degrees out
Jan 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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When you installed the belt with marks in the right position. Did you turn the crankshaft twice to be sure everything would line back up before installing everything?

What is the reason you are replacing the belt? did it break while driving?
Jan 28, 2016 at 2:55 PM
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KARLLANE
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tenioner stuck and with 198000 i changed both belts, and yes i did turn the crank repeatedly by hand before starting and they all lined up but when i check with timming light the crank timming would always be off
Jan 28, 2016 at 3:09 PM
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KARLLANE
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i only had the car for about 2 1/2 mos got in the car and it had a lack of power changed spk plugs air and fuel filter still lacking power like it jumped timming
Jan 28, 2016 at 3:15 PM
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JOHNNYT73
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Does this vehicle have a disturbutor or is it a coil on plug? If it is coil on plug, then using a timimg light ain't gonna help much. I would do a compression test to make sure no valves were damaged. Check for codes.
Jan 28, 2016 at 3:20 PM
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KARLLANE
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i will check the compression it does have coil on plug thank you
Jan 28, 2016 at 3:24 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Do you have this problem fixed yet?
Feb 3, 2016 at 11:28 PM
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