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Old 10-29-2016, 05:23 PM
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does anyone know what could have caused the car to loose timing we changed the head gaskets and apparently my car is off timing now. oh and I have a 2005 mustang v6 by the way
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Old 10-29-2016, 07:53 PM
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Did you properly set the timing chains when you replaced the head gasket? They have to be oriented properly and use a degree wheel to get them in the proper set up.
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Old 10-29-2016, 09:09 PM
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yes we did we put some markings before we took it apart
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Old 10-29-2016, 10:16 PM
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I'm with Jim, I'm sure you think the chains are all set properly, but circumstantial evidence says otherwise.
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Old 10-30-2016, 08:07 PM
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well then how could it have moved without us noticing and all the markings still all line up perfectly.
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