Hello all.
2003 Protege5
132k manual trans
Just replaced the timing belt, head gasket, water pump, belts, spark plugs and whatever other gaskets I cam across in the process. Got the thing back together and had to replace the head gasket again. Got it all back together and everything is tight and no leaks. Car idles rough after warming up so that stopping at lights & signs can kill the engine (at about 700 rpm). Starts right back up though so I have to feather the gas at stops.
Saw the EGR threads so I took mine off and cleaned it all day with carb cleaner, brakleen and sea foam. Got it as clean as possible. Back together and now it idles even lower at lights and signs. I'll put in the clutch as I approach and the tach pretty much goes straight to zero. But no CEL coming on now.
I checked the timing as best I could figure on a disty-less car (loop the #1 lead and shine the light) and, while the manual says it should be at about 10 BTDC, my crankshaft mark was showing up anywhere from TDC to maybe 12 BTDC, NOTHING CONSISTENT. I've only done timing on an 88 Ford Festiva with a disty so it was adjustable and regular. I'm not sure if this crankshaft mark is supposed to be bouncing around like this or not. I would think it would remain consistent if the engine continues to run, albeit very roughly. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
2003 Protege5
132k manual trans
Just replaced the timing belt, head gasket, water pump, belts, spark plugs and whatever other gaskets I cam across in the process. Got the thing back together and had to replace the head gasket again. Got it all back together and everything is tight and no leaks. Car idles rough after warming up so that stopping at lights & signs can kill the engine (at about 700 rpm). Starts right back up though so I have to feather the gas at stops.
Saw the EGR threads so I took mine off and cleaned it all day with carb cleaner, brakleen and sea foam. Got it as clean as possible. Back together and now it idles even lower at lights and signs. I'll put in the clutch as I approach and the tach pretty much goes straight to zero. But no CEL coming on now.
I checked the timing as best I could figure on a disty-less car (loop the #1 lead and shine the light) and, while the manual says it should be at about 10 BTDC, my crankshaft mark was showing up anywhere from TDC to maybe 12 BTDC, NOTHING CONSISTENT. I've only done timing on an 88 Ford Festiva with a disty so it was adjustable and regular. I'm not sure if this crankshaft mark is supposed to be bouncing around like this or not. I would think it would remain consistent if the engine continues to run, albeit very roughly. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.