September 1, 201114 yr I have searched the forum and can't find a direct answer. I would greatly appreciate being pointed to the correct thread or just an answer. A friend bought a 95 legacy A/T with a bad water pump. The car ran but the pump was squealing. We replaced the pump and had a tech set the timing and install the new belt. Now it will crank but won't start. We checked to make sure all grounds were undisturbed and it has gas. It has spark too but the spark at the coil is orange. All the fuses are good and the crank/cam sensors were not touched. I'm guessing it's something simple but I'm out of ideas.
September 1, 201114 yr Did you use the correct marks for the timing? It's common for people to use the arrows on the pulleys instead of the lines...
September 1, 201114 yr Did you use the correct marks for the timing? It's common for people to use the arrows on the pulleys instead of the lines... Yep. Dots and dashes NEVER ARROWS!!! Confirm this before spending time chasing anything else down.
September 1, 201114 yr What they said. Re-check belt timing, be sure all three sprockets have the lines pointing straight up. The arrows are to there to indicate proper timing at TDC for number one. You can use the arrows to check for correct timing at TDC. Setting the timing by using the arrows is way more of a PITA than its worth. Set timing with the lines on the sprockets. The line on the crank sprocket is on one of the reluctor teeth for the crank sensor. When set properly, all three lines should point straight up, the arrow on the crank sprocket will be at 90 degrees, the arrows on the cam sprockets will be at 45 degrees.
September 1, 201114 yr Make sure the cam position sensor is plugged in. Another thing that can cause this is air in the fuel system. Key on and off a few times, before cranking.
September 1, 201114 yr Author Like I said, I didn't set the timing. I will tear it down again and check though. Maybe they did set the timing wrong. Thanks.
September 1, 201114 yr Like I said, I didn't set the timing. I will tear it down again and check though. Maybe they did set the timing wrong. Thanks. you want to use the ''alignment marks''. NOT the ''piston position marks''.
September 2, 201114 yr Re re re re check the timing marks. I just went through thsi with my simple justy, so it just happens, everything looks great till the tensioner is released.
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