kr0n0z
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- May 9, 2005
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Sarasota,
Florida
I recently tried to replace my timing belt due to the balance shaft belt turning into swiss cheese. I checked the tensioner according to the manual, and it looked fine according to specs. The pullys spun feely with no play. I installed the new balance shaft belt and timing belt. Checked the timing marks like 10 times. Started the car, it idled perfectly fine. Turned the car off, double checked the timing marks again. So I figured everything was good. Put everything back together, started the car and went to go for a drive... Didnt even make it 20' past my driveway and the car made a harsh high pitched noise and died. I took it all back apart, and I can only move the crank maybe a quarter turn before it wont spin anymore. Im most likely assuming I bent a valve. Is there anything else I should check, and is there a way to tell if a valve is bent by taking the valve cover off or do I have to take the head off...