1993 Dodge Stealth timing belt

1993 DODGE STEALTH
136,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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GCRESPO08
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i just replaced timing belt / water pump due the old water pump seized and the car stalled. after putting everything back together, the car wont turn over. It will crank but it doesnt catch on. Confused as what it could be. Can you help?
Jun 1, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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check cylinder compression, could have caused internal damage when pump failed.
Jun 1, 2010 at 11:26 PM
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GCRESPO08
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how would i check that. is there a special tool needed. PLEASE HELP!!!!!
Jun 2, 2010 at 10:30 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Yes you will need a cylinder compression gauge. They cost around $40 for cheaper ones. You just remove one spark plug and screw in the end of the gauge into the plug hole, have helper crank engine while you read the gauge. Do this one at a time for each cylinder (each plug hole). Let me know the results.


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Jun 2, 2010 at 11:20 AM