Can a timing belt change cause rough idle?
Just throwing a possibility out there simply because it has been known to happen before.
Can a timing belt cover be taken off?
When it goes over only one cam shaft pulley it is smooth sailing, very difficult to get it wrong, but over two, many more ways to get it off a tooth or two. So that’s a possibility. Your mechanic could remove the timing belt cover for a look see, should be able to tell one way or another if it is off a tad.
What to do if your car engine has rough idle?
If you own an old car and are experiencing rough idling, it is a good idea to clean the carburetor and check the hoses for damage or dirt buildup. Rough idling is a serious issue and should not be ignored for a long time. If the problem persists and is not fixed, it can lead to engine failure as well.
What should I do if my timing was not set correctly?
There is a code that should get set if the timing was not set correctly, and it is the type that really should have triggered an engine light within a few hundred miles (I would actually think pretty much immediately).
Just throwing a possibility out there simply because it has been known to happen before.
When does a car have a rough idle?
November 27, 2017. It’s easy to tell when your car has a rough idle: When you start the engine, it won’t run at a steady rate. It may almost stall, or it may run at varying RPMs without your putting your foot on the gas, or it may do both.
When it goes over only one cam shaft pulley it is smooth sailing, very difficult to get it wrong, but over two, many more ways to get it off a tooth or two. So that’s a possibility. Your mechanic could remove the timing belt cover for a look see, should be able to tell one way or another if it is off a tad.
What to do about rough idle on 4.7 HO engine?
When you remove the IAC motor (again), you can clean the air passage on both sides from the control opening. Or you just spray a special throttle body cleaner into it with the engine running.