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How can I tell if my timing belt is a tooth off?

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Old 11-30-2005, 01:40 PM
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Default here's the pic of the timing marks>>

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from Bentley... ditto on "run like crap, if at all" if your off a tooth
Old 11-30-2005, 01:45 PM
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ahhh...I think the head gasket? Can't remember exactly...LOL!
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haha, well that's pretty major, I'd have that fixed
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somehow i doubt it's the head gasket. =)
Old 11-30-2005, 01:58 PM
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Default Well that symptom...>>>

where if felt the engine kinda of sputtered has been almost resolved (Almost?). I put in a new MAF and things run smoother, and the car doesn't hold back or, for lack of a better word, hiccup like it used to. The car still is not as quick off the line as before.
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almost definitely. but hey, i enjoy watching this type of wild goose chase
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Default Yeah, I would definately hear it if it were a head gasket huh?

I'm sure it would be an oily mess
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I know, I quack everyone up!
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but you would know something was wrong.
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Nice Blue Pulley ;-P


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