timing belt problem
Hello,
it appears that all the cylinders are not compressing, which would seem to indicate that the timing is off. However, I have followed the directions to the T as indicated in my tech manuals. I cannot believe that valves on all four cylinders or indeed more than one of them was damaged by the failed belt. the valves would have remained in their last position prior to failure even if the crank shaft and pistons continued to move with the momentum of the vehicle while in gear. When I first put it back together, the engine tried to start with a pop and blue flames coming out of the exhaust header (I have a small leak here which I also need to repair). WHen I checked my fix I found that the timing was 180 degrees out and made the corrections accordingly if the prime cylinder is the one nearest the timing belt. IN addition, if the spark plug wires are oriented correctly then prime cylinder or No. 1 is as follows on the distributor
Top of Head
X
X X (this is no. 1 )
X
I just think that I must have something just out of whack either 90 or 180 degrees out of sinc.
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