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Things worked out, thanks all for the help and guidance. One thing did occur, after driving around the block everything seemed to work fine, but pulling into the driveway when I let the car decelerate the engine starting to sputter and the dashboard lights went out and it the CEL came on. I...

Okay I got the cams to be aligned, but the crankshaft was slightly to the right of the mark. I reinstalled the spark plugs, valve cover, and connections. The engine started! Now I am wondering if I am off the mark how rough of an idle would the idle be to indicate it was off? The car is on jack...

At 3K rpm I am generally at 68mph. 2003 Protege LX auto.

I got the battery replaced since it was still under warranty. The crank is much stronger and you can feel the engine jump a little in the mounts but no start. The angle of the camera was downward as I couldn't get the camera to take a clear picture if it was too close to the lens and the body...

Okay I lined up the u-shaped mark on the back plate of the crankshaft to the engine block mark I aligned the cams again and re-installed the timing belt I tried to start the engine but no go. Thing is when I turned the key now it sounds like it is really struggling. The odometer blinks out...

Thank you, I really appreciate the help.

Cps I reinstalled the top cam position sensors as seen in these pics. However I did not remove the bottom position sensor, I was just very careful removing the pulley. I am open to suggestions as what to check next. Of note, the starter does sound tired when I try to start the engine. It seem...

I am attempting to replace my timing belt and water pump and and v-belts. I got the water pump installed and I was having a tough time with the timing belt. The first time it had a rough start so I knew it was not set right. I re-did it and thought I had it right, I even stuck a dowel in the 1st...