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We found it, it was between the cams. See images.
Ok, I will check the tensioner and other components when I take the timing cover off. Any idea how you inspect the tensioner?Hi, I don’t know what happened to the other post, it looks like it was double-posted, this one is incomplete.
Here is the link I got from my email:
https://www.ericthecarguy.com/kunena/8-Service-and-Repair-Questions-Answered-Here/65959-no-start-hardly-cranks-timing#176933Do you think there is not enough lubrication? The car was sitting for a couple of months. Also that noise while the engine is being rotated. I am thinking the slack is due to insufficient amount of oil. I am probably shooting in the dark but just a thought…
Hi, thanks for the reply.
I was rotating the engine clockwise. As for the valves, I just took pictures randomly and I did see them closing and opening. I wonder if there is not enough oil up there, I wonder if would that cause the chain to get floppy.Check the lines, make sure they are not kinked. I keep going back to the piston, which may not be moving far enough for full friction. I would inspect it again and make sure there is no crud stuck in there. Also, I would bleed that wheel again, just to make sure, and while you’re there, compare and swap rotors & pads.
Did you scrape off the brackets of build-up and dirt? The surface has to be clean and “smooth” before you place any lubricant on there. A couple of more things, clean the hub well before placing the rotor on and torque the wheel to specsI worked on a friend’s civic before, same problem but both front rotors. We ended up replacing the calipers. The pistons were Ok when we inspected them but the they were not pressing the pads fully. Maybe the caliper in your car is fine, just do the above to make sure everything else works as should, and post back.
You’ve probably done this but, did you wash the coating off the rotor before installing it? It would not hurt to spray brake cleaner just to make sure grease or something is not making contact with the rotor.
Any smell when you brake?
The edges of the rotor look normal, surface looks as if the pads are not making good friction contact.
Air could be trapped somewhere towards that wheel if the lines were opened before, otherwise I would start looking at the caliper piston; does it move in and out?[quote=”steves old ford” post=149266]So we took car over to local parts store and had them scan for codes. Came up with three codes….P0302 mis-fire cylinder 2, P0401 EGR SYSTEM FAULT. The ECM has detected too little flow on the EGR system,, and P0316 Crank sensor condition . Haven’t had a chance to start looking at these. Any Ideas as to which one to look at first?[/quote]
How many miles on the car? What is the engine’s operating temperature?
When EGR fails to close, it causes exhaust leak in the intake which could trigger a misfire. You need to diagnose the EGR valve and make sure it functions as it should. You can start here: http://www.ehow.com/how_7273272_troubleshoot-egr-valve.html
Also, make sure the passageways in the manifold aren’t clogged. Changing the EGR valve may be an option but start with troubleshooting first.I went ahead and removed both camshafts and spark plugs, tried to rotate the engine by hand and it only turns for about 30-40 degrees and stops. Should I remove the cylinder-head then try to rotate it again? I just want to make sure the block is healthy internally. If it rotates, what could possibly be wrong with the head?
I went ahead and removed both camshafts and spark plugs, tried to rotate the engine by hand and it only turns for about 30-40 degrees and stops. Should I remove the cylinder-head then try to rotate it again? I just want to make sure the block is healthy internally. If it rotates, what could possibly be wrong with the head?
If I were you, I would replace the flywheel as it would cost almost the same to get it resurfaced, a little extra $ but it’s worth it.
Also, get the thread lock for the flywheel bolts if you are going to reuse them.
Another thing is use GM Genuine Manual Transmission Fluid, great stuff!!
Good luck!If I were you, I would replace the flywheel as it would cost almost the same to get it resurfaced, a little extra $ but it’s worth it.
Also, get the thread lock for the flywheel bolts if you are going to reuse them.
Another thing is use GM Genuine Manual Transmission Fluid, great stuff!!
Good luck!