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Old 17 April 2011, 07:51 PM
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i had a timeing belt done yesterday and i went to use car today i have a classic wrx after i put petrol in the car was running fine then all of a sudden i lost power and then car broke down managed to get it started after 50 mins got home and it was makeing a loud noise then smoke came from under engine .but b4 this happened i noticed the catalic converter light showed up any suggestions needed has the car was fine b4 belt thanks
Old 17 April 2011, 08:28 PM
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need it checking start with your timing. were vare you from.
Old 17 April 2011, 08:43 PM
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Sounds like the timing could have jumped,unless your lucky and put derv in by mistake.
Old 17 April 2011, 08:54 PM
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who did the timing belt for you ?
Old 18 April 2011, 01:28 AM
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timing is spot on but getting maf fault code,would this cause car to run on 3 cylinders and not to tick over and trouble starting
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sorry but there was no loud noise from engine
Old 18 April 2011, 10:29 AM
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if you disconnect the maf connection while the car is running does it make a difference?

are u 100% that timing isnt 1 tooth out?
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