Well, after I've changed the head gasket, and put engine back together, it starts, but has no power. It sounds similar like when one cylinder is not firing (checked - all cylinders work). Sparkplugs are wet from fuel. There is also strong gasoline smell in the engine compartment. I've didn't changed the timing belt, during the head removal I had timing belt carefuly maintaned tensed (bungee cord tied to the hood) , and had it returned to the previously marked position on camshaft sprocket. All pipes / wires are returned back into their positions.
Any ideas what I might done wrong / should check ?
Thanks !
2007-01-13 15:07:47 · 7 answers · asked by Eki 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I have tried to move it forward and back by one tooth forwared and back from the start position, only to get worse result, but in the same way - maybe pointing to the valves on 1st cylunder. There is one thing I haven't mentioned - the bolts on the head were mush more tightened on the right side - like 1 cylunder wew overheated ( rapture on the gasket also was at 1st cyl). Maybe I should rather look for onother head ...
2007-01-15 15:58:06 · update #1
it sounds like your head is warped you can try to get it plained but If i were you I would just go and get a rebuilt one its money well spent
and get new head bolts as well
hope this helps
2007-01-17 01:43:58 · answer #1 · answered by michaelclettenberg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure sounds to me like the cam is out of time. Maybe you have the timing belt on just a hair off. It sounds like its close enough to run, but not dead on. If its off just a little, it may run but poorly. And here's a hint: when you take off the timing belt to reposition it, do yourself a favor and replace it. Its money well spent.
2007-01-13 23:20:07 · answer #2 · answered by Jeffy K 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
youre head is warped, and damaged valves
have head rebuilt or buy anirther one
2007-01-17 20:31:21 · answer #3 · answered by peterosefan1414 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
poss a tooth or two off on timing should look at marks
2007-01-13 23:17:28 · answer #4 · answered by Clint S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was cut you have to shim back up or adjust cam timing advanced one notch!
2014-07-13 20:54:16 · answer #5 · answered by John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be a warped or cracked head
2007-01-18 19:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by zed 13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks Clint, but this car went to car heaven 8 years ago ...
2014-07-13 22:43:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋