What Are Some Signs of Bad Timing??

[jthomp]

I just had my timing belt changed, balanced shaft changed, and a handful of other tune-up type things done. I'm not sure, but my timing might be off. What are some signs of bad timing? Thanks!!

 

[5150DSM]

Bad idle, hard starting, no power, etc... You shouldn't guess about timing though, just grab a timing light and check your base timing, it should be at 5deg BTDC.

 

['89beretta]

I have issues too after changing my timing belt, tensioner, idler pulley and so forth today.

The car simpy will NOT idle. Even when cruising and I push in the clutch for a second or two, the car sputter and sometimes dies. A little embrassing at stoplights. Once you're on the gas, it's fine though.

It seems a little preventative care is going to cost me a lot more. What could it possibly be? Could it be the new idler pulley? I'm starting to get frustrated with this car.

 

[FASTSPOOLINGST]

bent valves is a good sign

 

[dthquazi1]

my car isn't hard to start but when i first start it it bogs for a bit. Like 5 second. Then it idles fine.