I put my timing belt back on with the marks lined up and put it back together went to start it and it would not start

Asked by Cody3460 Nov 08, 2015 at 06:22 PM about the 1992 Ford Escort 4 Dr LX Hatchback

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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I suspect that you made a mistake and that the belt is not properly installed. Double check your work and good luck. I would put the engine at TDC compression stroke on #1 piston and see where the cam is at. Both valves on #1 should be closed.

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