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Old 02-27-2011, 11:25 AM
dvrich dvrich is offline
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Default Re: Changed timing belt, now I have a loud clacking noise HELP!!!

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Originally Posted by satan View Post
I would concurr with "out of time" -- check the cam and crank marks (turn the crank until the cam is on its mark then check at crank -- this must be dead on)

You could be getting interference (valve/pistion) or a valve getting slapped closed by an ignition/fire pulse (not common).

However... are your spark plugs all happy?? maybe you've got a loose one on #1 ?? (you'd hear the pop)

A 94 2.3 engine is a "non interference" engine and unless something broke off or there is a incredible amount of carbon buildup the piston will never hit anything regardless of how off the timing is.
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