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November 3, 2012 at 3:25 am
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+1, I see this a lot, a mechanical issue causing a no start. If nothing else it’s worth checking the mechanical timing to make sure it’s correct.
[quote=”Jotmon1″ post=36144]When you changed the timing belt, did you also replace the idler pullys and tensioner? It is common to have a pully fail even on a new belt. Don’t rule it out till you check to see if it is in mechanical time. Just a few teeth off will cause your problem. At least access the belt enough to insure it is still tight.[/quote]