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Old May 11, 2008 | 08:16 AM
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car broke down

I was sitting at a light in Manassas last night when my idle started dropping then the car just stopped. I have gas and oil, battery is fine. Any idea as to what may be the issue? I have just bolt ons and cams. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 08:28 AM
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vacuum leak. check your alternator is working. does it run now or is it still dead. need some more info man
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Old May 11, 2008 | 08:35 AM
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Gotcha. Yeah I left out that the car wont start at all. I can still listen to the radio, use the lights, etc. I checked a few main hoses but I was at a major intersection so not too extensive. I have had no previous issues with the car.
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Old May 11, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Ic pipe all on?? thats strange
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Old May 12, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Yeah i checked the basics connections along the intake and intercooler and couldnt find any leaks. Luckily they towed the car to a shop directly next a shop where ive had my car worked on before. But a hate spending money on repairs, this isnt my Ford Explorer...
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Old May 12, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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do you have a BOV?
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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fuses??
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:47 PM
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Of course he has a BOV,

We need more info here:

What sounds does the starter make when you try to start it?
Does it start then turn off or does it not even crank over?
Any other info you can give would be helpful
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Old May 12, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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did you try disconnecting and connecting the battery back up??
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Old May 24, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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the verdict- timing belt. 700 dollars- gone.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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What happened with the timing belt?
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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he's probably past 50k and never changed it.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:38 PM
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he's probably past 50k and never changed it.
it's ok to pass 50k, timing belts last much longer than that, it's just most manufacture suggest changing them early.
We need more info on what you have on your car as far as modifications?
is the car tuned after cam?
do you have CEL?
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Old May 24, 2008 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by fugiwara
it's ok to pass 50k, timing belts last much longer than that, it's just most manufacture suggest changing them early.
We need more info on what you have on your car as far as modifications?
is the car tuned after cam?
do you have CEL?
he already stated that the verdict was his timing belt... that was the issue with why the car didn't start..
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Old May 24, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Give us more info as far as your mods. How many miles do you have on your car?
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