was driving down road and van turned off -just like you run out of gas- replaced timing belt- van timing is set -everything the way it is supposed to be but van will not start- what do you think it could be
2007-01-06 13:32:13 · 13 answers · asked by allaboutus 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As you mentioned you replaced the timing belt.
If the engine rotates but will not start; the timing is off and can be adjusted by the distributor cap.
If vehicle has a computer; consult a professional mechanic, you may want to do this anyway.
If the vehicle seems it ran out of gas put a couple of gallons in it.
CHECK ALL ORIGINAL CONNECTORS ONE MAY HAVE BEEN KNOCKED OFF.
2007-01-06 13:57:53 · answer #1 · answered by Firedogfire 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Since it was running before, the belt was replaced, and not after, I would double check the valve timing. If it is one notch off the engine will not run. Make very sure the marks are in the proper location when tightening the belt and they don't move.
2007-01-06 15:27:43 · answer #2 · answered by eferrell01 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you get any warning lights? when you try to start it do you smell unburnt fuel?
If you replaced the belt, you could have a few things, you could have bumped the water pump pulley, You might have a problem with the fuel pumps pully having wear and the new belt isnt sitting properly.
the belt may be too tight or lose.
Everytime i know i have something wrong on the timing belt, i take it in. There are just so many problems and exact placements thats its easier to have mymechanic charge me an arm and a leg for service.
2007-01-06 13:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
on any ohc or dohc engines if the timing belt broke while driving the car you have a 70% chance that you have bent a numerous amount of valves in the process. If you tried to restart or turn the motor over after the motor turned off you have a 98% chance that you have just bent numerous valves. either way on these type of engines "preventive maintainance" is key from avoiding things like this.
2016-03-28 23:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Need more info!
You did not say if belt was broken or not.
If it was broken than it might be bent valves.
If it was not broken than it could be the fuel or electrical problem.
Most likely fuel pump.
2007-01-06 14:31:08 · answer #5 · answered by Old man wrench 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have the alternator and the battery checked first.
2007-01-06 13:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe the timing belt is loose
2007-01-06 18:45:14 · answer #7 · answered by ashraf1472 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your relays one could be bad. And check to see if your fuel pump is working.
2007-01-06 13:37:19 · answer #8 · answered by Toby K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fuel pump, coil, computer, fusible link, etc, has to be checked out.
2007-01-06 13:35:43 · answer #9 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry, I don't understand the question.
does it engine turn or not.
2007-01-06 13:52:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋