Lagannini Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 My '93 Loyale just died. Probably I did lot's of wrong things. First, it was idling rough so I replaced PCV valve, spark plugs, fuel pump, wires, distributor cap and rotor but nothing helped. It was idling at 2000 RPM and after that would drop to 1100 RPM. Also, it would run rough. The diagnostic check was giving me the code 35 - purge control solenoid valve. I checked the valve using instrument and it would give first an infinite resistance but after couple of minutes would give 39 ohm which is ok according to book ( but I still don't know why was giving open circuit at very beginning - I repetad this test twice). I was still thinking that the timing is wrong so I tried to set the timing at 20 degrees but the car would not start. I took distributor off so I kept changing the position of the rotor and finally I could start the car but was still running rough. How can I adjust the distributor in relation to timing marks?? I did not stop just on that - while I was using a wrench on camshaft pulley to allign the timing marks, I forgot about the wrench and cranked the engine- that was a big BANG. The bolt holding the pulley went off as well as the belts on alternator and A/C. I tried to adjust belts but now the engine shakes, runs poorly and dies. Did I damage the timing belts?? What else I could do wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teasdam Posted November 5, 2004 Share Posted November 5, 2004 well, as for the idling...I had a helluva time trying to figure out why my car suddenly started idling rough. Check all the vac lines, ignition stuff, etc. Finally sprayed some ether in spots and the engine would surge so I knew there was a vac leak somewhere. Turned out to be a bad intake manifold gasket letting in excess air. Replaced the gaskets and now I'm back on the drag strip again The computer did give me a lot of false codes throughout the process (due to the rough idling I presume) sending me on a few wild goose chases. I'm skeptical that the code is relevant. As for the other problems...I don't know what to tell you. I guess start over and redo the timing belts, timing procedure, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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