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06-08-2005, 08:36 PM | #1 | |
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98 sephia
i was driving down a hwy when the car cut off thought i was out of gas. put gas in it and still wont start but turns over.took timing belt cover off its not turning when i am trying to crank it..broken timing belt? and how can i be sure?
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06-09-2005, 12:44 AM | #2 | |
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Re: 98 sephia
uh... well, is there a belt around the two cam pulleys at the top of the valve cover area? (where you took the belt cover off against the enging block... )
What's not turning?
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06-09-2005, 10:24 PM | #4 | |
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Re: 98 sephia
So the belt IS still there?
If you reread your original post... you say that it turns over and that it doesn't turn over... Which is it? ie- are you saying the engine "turns/cranks" but the belt and cams are not moving? And if you can see the belt, why do you ask if it is broken? Sorry, I just find your question a little confusing. The more info you give us, the more help someone is likely to be able to give.
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06-10-2005, 08:11 AM | #6 | |
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Re: 98 sephia
No problem... I'm just slow and hard of hearing
From what you describe then, it is likely the timing belt's teeth have been messed... And seems odd that top teeth and parts of the belt you can see would be perfect and bottom not... but there is not too much else i'm aware of that would create what you say... Typically, it's recomended to replace the belt every 60K and I am aware of the rio's at least seeming to have frequent timing belt probs (just from complaints on forum)... Maybe fastkia will have some input. Sounds like the thing to do now would be to slide it off and have a look... I assume you'll find the teeth sheared. Then align things and put a new one on... Pray for the happiness of your valves, and let know if you need marking info if you will attempt this yourself. That's my two cents...
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Re: 98 sephia
Just talked to my friend on the phone. He says I've been living with a timing chain too long and it is normal for the belt to strip on the bottom/smallest pulley.
What do I know?
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