Rover 200 and 400 (1989 - 1996) - 1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change

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Thu 19 Nov 2009 16:05
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - hjohnco
i put a new water pump in my rover 1.6 coupe. put my timming belt back on started it up and nothing
i can only move my cam half a turn then it locks up, have i sezed it up?


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Edited by Pugugly on 19/11/2009 at 16:07

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Thu 19 Nov 2009 16:08
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - Pugugly
Which engine is it ? The 1.6 SOHC or the DOHC K series or Honda ?
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Thu 19 Nov 2009 16:15
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - hjohnco
dohc rover coupe se

Edited by hjohnco on 19/11/2009 at 16:18

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Thu 19 Nov 2009 19:56
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - Simon
Did you refit the timing belt with everything timed-up properly?

What happened when you started it or attempted to start it? Did it go, did it bang, would it even turn over?
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Fri 20 Nov 2009 13:21
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - hjohnco
both camshafs turn ok, but the crankshaft only turns slightly then solid.
when i try to start the car there was no bang it just stoopted and clicked,im not sure how to time it it i know the cam marks should be at top but the cankshaft wont turn any more than a slight turn so i cant set that up. thank you all for your comments can anyone help more on this i no idea what to try next thank you
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Thu 19 Nov 2009 19:54
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - perro
Have you sorted this one yet comrade?
Did you move the camshaft or crankshaft at all when you replaced the pump?
Re-check those timing marks - then do it again!
You could remove the spark plugs & try turning the engine over *BY HAND GENTLY* on the crankshaft pulley but stop if you feel *ANY* resistance.
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Fri 20 Nov 2009 13:26
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - hjohnco
the crankshaft only turn slightly then solid i can move it back again.
the camshaft feels ok i can move them, i cant set my timming up again as the crank only moves slightly thank you
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Fri 20 Nov 2009 15:14
1.6 Won't start after a timing belt change - Collos25
Take the plugs out and using a proper timing tool.
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