engine

i have an 1995 Eagle Talon Esi 2.0 engine, i just recently put in a water pump in it, i checked the timing to make sure it was timed right , i even had a local shop make sure. ..but now the engine doesnt run good..it keeps wanting to die, unless i give it gas..

Has it done this ever since you changed the water pump? If so, the only thing you can do is retime the motor. you are probably off 1 tooth on one of the gears.

i'm guessing the timing is off...it has to be EXACT or the car will run pretty crappy. follow the guide in the chiltons manual, it's a pretty good one. and do it like it says, don't just go by the pictures and headlines

you may have also accidentally given yourself a vacuum leak when replacing the water pump.