moving timing belt 1 tooth foward or backward

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moving timing belt 1 tooth foward or backward

By jmoshe
- Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:07 pm #265417 Hey guys... I once read that moving the timing belt 1 tooth foward or backward would increase power vs better gas mileage.. Could you tell me which is which ?
My timing looks perfect... RPM~ 600-700 but my power is low.. Cyl. pressure is about 120psi in each.. other than that car runs OK... I just need a bit more power esp. at start-ups..
Thanks
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By teal_dx
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:15 am #265442 I would not do what you are describing... at all. The engine will run horrible. The correct fix is to replace the rings and/or valve seals to get your compression #'s where they should be.
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By TrailerTrash
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:17 am #265443 I wouldnt do that is I were you. your probably lacking in the power departement because of your stock D15 :lol:

If your cars having trouble starting I think you have other issues and don't need to be messing with moving the timing belt. If you really wanna play with the timing try moving the distributor
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By d-mon
- Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:42 pm #265494
TrailerTrash wrote: If you really wanna play with the timing try moving the distributor

uh, NO.
with those compression #'s, like teal said, most probably the rings
how many miles?
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By TrailerTrash
- Sat Jul 30, 2011 3:36 am #265553
d-mon wrote:
TrailerTrash wrote: If you really wanna play with the timing try moving the distributor

uh, NO.


it was a joke
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