engine got hot , died, mech watched while i cranked and said belt was jumping. put new belt on and it still cranks the same. second opinion said he thought it was timed right, top dead on cams crank k

engine got hot , died, mech watched while i cranked and said belt was jumping. put new belt on and it still cranks the same. second opinion said he thought it was timed right, top dead on cams crank k 1 Answer

My 1998 Ford Escort starts, 5 seconds later dies and has a clattering noise. A mechanic said the timing belt was broke but other people say it wouldn't start if that were the case??????? 2 Answers

Can a car start and run even for a few seconds if the timing belt is broke. One mechanic told me my timing belt broke causing so much damage that I needed a new engine. Another Mechanic told me tha...

where is the tensioner located and how do i loosen it to put the serpentine belt back on a 98 ford escort zx2 W/ a/c 3 Answers

i cant get the serpentine belt back on b/c i dnt kno where the tensioner is or how to loosen it so i can fit the belt back on

i have a 99 ford escort lx 5 speed new tranny and clutch. the other day i was going up the hill started to chug like i was in to high of a gear, stuck it in first still contiuned pulled over turned it off now it wont start it cranks tho, I checked everything it is getting spark and fuel. and all fuses are good. anyone have a clue? 1 Answer

battery is good i also tried jumping and popping the clutch, when i try starting it just keeps cranking

my 1995 ford escort lx 1.9l has a "NO START" Condition. New timing belt, spark to the plugs, and coil pack, I do not know what it could be, any suggestions or help would be great. 1 Answer

my car was driving fine, then all of a sudden acted a little odd, like it was trying to get hot but the gauge didn't even go halfway, i pulled the car over and turned it off and has not started sinc...