Timing belt change? Options

[bdog_v]

Hi guys first of all I'd like to thank those responsible for posting the timing belt change write up it was very useful.

-I did this a few months ago and have been driving the car with no problems, it just seems a tad slower and mileage has gone down, but that may due to it being winter and having to warm the car up first.
-I have a 94 celica gt 2.2 liter

-I changed the timing belt and rotated the motor *without* the tension pulley tightened down so I the timing marks on the camshaft and crank moved a few teeth out of alignment. I went to realign the marks and started it but something was definately off. The car didn't want to rev up. So I moved the camshaft and realigned the marks a few teeth not sure which way or how many it was too long ago. *Next I started it up and it runs fine smooth, I did reset the timing back to factory specs. but it seems low on power and mileage.

-My question is how will the car run if the camshaft gear is advanced or retarded by 1 tooth. Will it be obvious with misses, slow to rev.? Or would it still run smooth just with a little less power and mileage like I have?


Thanks

This post has been edited by bdog_v: Feb 10, 2011 - 5:25 PM

[bdog_v]

Well it runs just like everything is fine no pauses or anything. It just feels slightly slower than before but maybe it's me. However the mileage has me concerned I have this car as it gets good mileage and looks good, if the mileage drops I won't want it anymore and I have put a ton of work into restoring it. Basically it has been below zero for about a week now. This tank has idled for around 4-5 minutes for 6 mornings for a total of around 30 minutes idling. My car usually gets 28-30 mpg's. Right now I only have 1/4 of a tank left and I can't remember my mileage it's either around 160 miles or 260. I need to check as that is a big difference. I'll post actual mileage tomorrow after work!!!

Thanks