Ford Forums
Register Classic Cars Garage Members List Calendar Arcade Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   Ford Forums > Ford Trucks, Ford SUVs & Ford Vans > Ford Ranger
Reload this Page Timing belt installed incorrectly

Ford Ranger More than two decades ago, the Ford Ranger debuted as an answer to various compact pickup trucks being made available by Japanese automakers. The Ranger was cleanly styled and offered with a choice of a 6-foot or 7-foot bed. Ford boasted that the Ranger had more interior room than the best-selling imports and that 4-by-8-foot construction material could be carried in the bed.

» Advertisement
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-25-2009, 10:45 AM   #1 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 6
jjreid87 will become famous soon enoughjjreid87 will become famous soon enough
Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2
Level up: 62% Level up: 62% Level up: 62%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Unhappy Timing belt installed incorrectly
I was told by an "expert ford mechanic" that even if I installed the timing belt incorrectly on a 94 2.3l (which I did) that it should not cause damage to the engine. I have the timing belt on right now and the engine won't even turn over, but leaks gas. I'm assuming that I'm SOL but any comments are appreciated.
Last edited by jjreid87; 08-25-2009 at 10:49 AM..
jjreid87 is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 08-25-2009, 11:08 AM   #2 (permalink)
Super Moderator

 
mark v's Avatar
 

Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,710
mark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud of
Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66
Level up: 33% Level up: 33% Level up: 33%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
Remove all the spark plugs and see if the engine will crank.
__________________
Mark V

Look for me on the PS3 network, I am usually playing Uncharted 2 demo right now. My PS3 name is delorean6683

"New" Rock Auto Forum Discount

They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages. Thats nothing cause if you play it forwards it installs Windows....

1998 Windstar GL 3.8L
1998 Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC
2001 Corvette 6 speed 5.7L
mark v is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 08-25-2009, 11:39 AM   #3 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 6
jjreid87 will become famous soon enoughjjreid87 will become famous soon enough
Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2
Level up: 62% Level up: 62% Level up: 62%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
Yeah she turns now
Last edited by jjreid87; 08-25-2009 at 12:13 PM..
jjreid87 is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 08-25-2009, 12:17 PM   #4 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 6
jjreid87 will become famous soon enoughjjreid87 will become famous soon enough
Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2
Level up: 62% Level up: 62% Level up: 62%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
I also forgot to mention that every time I've tried to start it I get the strong smell of gas
jjreid87 is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 08-25-2009, 01:02 PM   #5 (permalink)
Super Moderator

 
mark v's Avatar
 

Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,710
mark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud of
Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66
Level up: 33% Level up: 33% Level up: 33%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
Might of had too much fuel in the cylinders causing hydrolock.

Pop the inertia switch on your firewall to disable the fuel pump, crank the engine several times with all plugs removed to clear the cylinders.

Install timing belt correctly, replace plugs and drain the oil cause it probably is contaminated with fuel now due to the flooding.

Push inertia switch back in and see if it starts.
__________________
Mark V

Look for me on the PS3 network, I am usually playing Uncharted 2 demo right now. My PS3 name is delorean6683

"New" Rock Auto Forum Discount

They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages. Thats nothing cause if you play it forwards it installs Windows....

1998 Windstar GL 3.8L
1998 Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC
2001 Corvette 6 speed 5.7L
mark v is offline   Reply With Quote

1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.
Old 09-01-2009, 09:15 PM   #6 (permalink)
Junior Member
 

Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 6
jjreid87 will become famous soon enoughjjreid87 will become famous soon enough
Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2 Points: 131, Level: 2
Level up: 62% Level up: 62% Level up: 62%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
No dice still doesn't wanna crank, but now I've seen the fuel leak. It's coming from a piece of stainless tubing in between the intake and the engine, some part of the fuel system but what exactly?
jjreid87 is offline   Reply With Quote

Old 09-02-2009, 12:11 PM   #7 (permalink)
Super Moderator

 
mark v's Avatar
 

Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Brookfield, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,710
mark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud ofmark v has much to be proud of
Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66 Points: 23,026, Level: 66
Level up: 33% Level up: 33% Level up: 33%
Activity: 99% Activity: 99% Activity: 99%
Default
It is a fuel line.

If the engine is an interference engine and you installed the belt wrong you could have possible bent valves now keeping the engine from cranking.

You sure the battery is at a full charge?
__________________
Mark V

Look for me on the PS3 network, I am usually playing Uncharted 2 demo right now. My PS3 name is delorean6683

"New" Rock Auto Forum Discount

They say if you play a Microsoft CD backwards you hear satanic messages. Thats nothing cause if you play it forwards it installs Windows....

1998 Windstar GL 3.8L
1998 Explorer XLT 4.0L SOHC
2001 Corvette 6 speed 5.7L
mark v is offline   Reply With Quote

Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On
Forum Jump

» Online Users: 67
0 members and 67 guests
No Members online
Most users ever online was 509, 07-28-2009 at 01:07 AM.
» Stats
Members: 61,031
Threads: 38,251
Posts: 147,831
Top Poster: mark v (7,710)
Welcome to our newest member, jocada
» Partner Sites
Shopping for new Ford can be a stressful experience especially if you don't have the right information. Our new car research center at CarEverything.com can help relieve this stress and bring the joy back to new car buying!

The Car Blog, or TCB for those who are acronymically inclined, is alive because some of today's top Web designers needed a place to drool and bitch about their motor vehicle obsessions.

Read the auto blog at Automotive.com to get the latest news and opinions, view the newest concept cars, and join discussions with auto experts from around the world.

Read the auto blog at Motor Trend Online for the latest auto industry news, expert opinions, vehicle photos, and more.

View Ford recalls online; don't get caught off guard with a breakdown, learn about the latest official new and used car recalls at autorecalls.us

Join other Envoy Enthusiasts and chat about your GMC Envoy SLE, SLT, Denali and XUV. We are a growing community and would like to here from you.
» Advertisement
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.1.0


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.1
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO 3.2.0


Contact Us - Welcome to the Ford Forums - Archive - Top