- May 24, 2008
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'84 SVO - had a reputable machine shop redo the head and installed it. Set up the cam, oil/dist, & crank gears just right with a new timing belt- timing was perfect. Engine started and ran great. Checked the timing and was right on. Went to move the car and at about 8 feet the engine quit and wouldn't start.
Re-checked timing and it was off. Re-set everything and started fine. Revved it up and down and worked fine. Went to move it and got to about 12 feet and it quit.
After lots of checking we've determined that the timing belt is skipping on the crankshaft gear - the cam and distributor stay in time with each other. The tensioner is strong and the mechanics at the dealership say the crankshaft gear is in good shape.
We're at odds to figure out what to do. One person suggested the cam shaft may be a bit warped but i don't think so because we had the engine running for about twenty minutes at times and you'd think something would have shown up.
Any viable suggestions would be really, really appreciated.
Thanks
Re-checked timing and it was off. Re-set everything and started fine. Revved it up and down and worked fine. Went to move it and got to about 12 feet and it quit.
After lots of checking we've determined that the timing belt is skipping on the crankshaft gear - the cam and distributor stay in time with each other. The tensioner is strong and the mechanics at the dealership say the crankshaft gear is in good shape.
We're at odds to figure out what to do. One person suggested the cam shaft may be a bit warped but i don't think so because we had the engine running for about twenty minutes at times and you'd think something would have shown up.
Any viable suggestions would be really, really appreciated.
Thanks