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1997 Geo Tracker wont start

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brettmills50@msn.com

Jan 16, 2009, 1:47 PM

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I just replaced the timing belt on my 1997 Geo Tracker. Now it cranks but wont start. The cam shaft gear is lined up at 12 o'clock, the cranksahft gear is lined up also. With the #1 cylinder at top dead center, the rotor is pointing at the #1 cylinder plug and the valves are closed. Anyone have an idea?

This is a 1.6L 16 vlalve engine


Loren Champlain Sr
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Jan 16, 2009, 4:00 PM

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Re: 1997 Geo Tracker wont start Sign In
Was the belt broken? Or just replaced it for maintenance readings? Recheck your marks. All it takes is one tooth.
If everything looks okay, pull the spark plugs...they may be fuel fouled. Then, take a compression test.
Loren
SW Washington


way2old
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Jan 16, 2009, 4:19 PM

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Along Loren's line of thinking--are you sure the engine was up on compression stroke when belt was lined up? If not, it is out 180 degrees.



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Jan 16, 2009, 4:30 PM

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thats what I thought, so i checked and with the #1 piston TDC, the rotor is pointed at the #1 plug and the valves are closed.


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Jan 16, 2009, 4:32 PM

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No the belt was intact, I was replacing the water pump which requires removing the belt, so I replaced it for pm. The plugs are good, and getting fuel. I will try the compression test and let you know what I find out. Thanks





 
 
 






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