Anonymous Posted on Jan 06, 2010

Started first try, ran rough, loud clatter, shut down, won't restart. 157K, oil good, antifreeze good. Was running fine when shut off at 6 AM. Temp.: 25 degree. Plugs have 35 K.

Anonymous Jan 06, 2010

Yes, it does turn over. Timing belt was changed Nov 2008, 129K
Anonymous May 11, 2010

does it crank and at least try to turn over?

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I would have to agree with the first solution though. Hopefully when you got the timing belt replaced they also replaced the tensioner and idler. These parts should be replaced everytime you get your belt replaced. Look at your timing belt cover-plastic cover behind your drive belts. there may be a sight hole that allows you to look at the belt without removing the cover. if the belt is loose something broke.

If the clatter came from the rear of the vehicle you may have a bad fuel pump as well.

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Loud Clatters are not good. Does the engine turn over? If not I'd say the timing belt has broken.

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