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    timing belt replacement

    Problem solved. Timing was jacked because each cam gear was off by one tooth. Rotated front cam clockwise and aft cam counter clockwise. Gears were then completely straight across. Cam tensioner spring was also disconnected because we streched it to far on initial belt installation. Plug wires...
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    How To: EGR Removal and Cleaning for Rough Idle Fix

    I pulled the IAC off with no problem. You need a T27 Torx bit to take out the 2 screws holding it in. It is located above the throttle body(about the 11 oclock position). Round cylinder with an electical plug on it. CAUTION. Put a paper towel under mounting area, my plunger was stuck but then...
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    timing belt replacement

    We'll take off the v-cover and check it again. I think that the tensioner was screwing it up some how
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    timing belt replacement

    I helped my nephew change out his t-belt. When we checked the timing marks, one cam had turned slightly so we re-did it all to get the marks right and rotated engine 3-4 times to check marks again. After getting it all back together, the initial start up was fine but when he started to drive...
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    How To: EGR Removal and Cleaning for Rough Idle Fix

    I was helping my nephew change out his timing belt and we had a severe idle problem after startup. I remembered that he connected the battery with the key on and there was a series of clicks. I knew we had the timing right because we checked it several times. After reviewing this thread for...
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    How To: Mazda FS-DE Camshaft Installation

    no idle I used this thread to help my nephew change out his belt. When we checked the timing marks, one cam had turned slightly so we re-did it all to get the marks right. After getting it all back together, the initial start up was fine but when he started to drive home it kept dying at stop...
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