 Engine locked? Timing belt? Hellp...!, Car makes the sound like its starting but it doesn't actually turn |
 Jul 9, 2009 - 1:41 PM
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I drove my mother's 1990 Celica ST to my doctor's appointment without any issues. I stopped to get gas on the way and still made it there without any problems. After an hour, I jumped in and started it and and pulled up to the road to make a turn. Just as I got ready to turn the car stalled out. I went to start it back up and it just wouldn't do it. I tried a few more times to start it but no luck. The battery is fine, the alternator is new.
I moved the car out of the way and then checked the oil. NOTHING showed on the dipstick. I poured a quart and a half in and finally it registered in the middle of the dipstick. I went to start the car again and still no luck. When I turn the key it sounds SIMILAR to a car that wants to start on a low battery. However, the sound doesn't sound the exact same to me. It's very similar but for some reason I just feel like it's "different." Any ideas? The gentleman that towed the car home for me said he thought it sounding like the timing belt needed to be replaced. Would low oil cause this? What can I do to check what the issue is or what likely needs to be repaired? -------------------- digitalctrl
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Aug 13, 2009 - 1:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
WALKER & I just popped off the disty cap and tried to crank it but the rotor didn't even flinch...
So - definately the Timing Belt then? It was about time for it to go anyways... lol -------------------- |
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Aug 13, 2009 - 2:41 PM
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QUOTE (KAOS @ Aug 13, 2009 - 1:14 PM)  WALKER & I just popped off the disty cap and tried to crank it but the rotor didn't even flinch... So - definately the Timing Belt then? It was about time for it to go anyways... lol def timing belt. low oil would not cause that, though im sure it didn't help your motor any. -------------------- QUOTE "And, as always, your friendship, help, and dedication to the advancement of Texas Celica dominance is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks bro." -DEATH 1994 GT: V6 swap, 5speed E53 W/ LSD, All Power, now RED 1995 ST: SOLD @273k miles, Auto, all power, CarPC, White 1994 ST: Totaled, 5spd, all power, Red RIP 07/09/09 @ 241,810 1994 Lexus LS400: This is my new DD |
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Aug 13, 2009 - 2:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '06 From Calgary, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
QUOTE (stephen_lee @ Aug 13, 2009 - 1:41 PM) I QUOTE (KAOS @ Aug 13, 2009 - 1:14 PM) WALKER & I just popped off the disty cap and tried to crank it but the rotor didn't even flinch... So - definately the Timing Belt then? It was about time for it to go anyways... lol def timing belt. low oil would not cause that, though im sure it didn't help your motor any. Oh sry - I'm not the thread starter. My oil is tippy-toppy.  Thanks for the info regarding the timing belt tho. I appreciate it. -------------------- |
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supaneko Engine locked? Timing belt? Hellp...! Jul 9, 2009 - 1:41 PM
enderswift did you check if you're getting spark, fuel, a... Jul 9, 2009 - 2:42 PM laff09 QUOTE (supaneko @ Jul 9, 2009 - 2:41... Jul 10, 2009 - 11:08 AM xrav22 If you remove the nut on the upper right of the ti... Jul 11, 2009 - 11:52 AM wilc4 I would check the battery, too. A jump is an easy ... Jul 15, 2009 - 1:37 AM
Hino94Celica QUOTE (wilc4 @ Jul 15, 2009 - 1:37 A... Jul 23, 2009 - 3:33 PM wilc4 QUOTE (Hino94Celica @ Jul 23, 2009 - 4... Aug 5, 2009 - 4:06 PM stephen_lee QUOTE (Hino94Celica @ Jul 23, 2009 - 3... Aug 6, 2009 - 12:33 PM DEATH To check for timing belt failure remove the distri... Jul 23, 2009 - 4:21 PM trdproven QUOTE (DEATH @ Jul 24, 2009 - 7:21 A... Aug 5, 2009 - 8:05 PM |
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