92 Loyal Engine T-Belts

[lmdew]

I have a guy who has a 92 Loyal wagon that says the engine has no compression as the timimg belt has slipped. I'm thinking I just need to re-index the belts and set the tension. This is a non-interference engine, correct?

 

Thanks, Larry

[mikeshoup]

Correct, non-interference. If the timing belt slipped, there will be low compression on the bank that slipped.

[idosubaru]

the belts don't usually "slip" on their own, something likely caused it. the tensioners should be checked, the pulley bearings, the springs and make sure everything turns smoothly. line it up and turn it by hand a few times to verify everything is turning smoothly.

[zyewdall]

The only way I've seen timing belts "slip" is by loosing few teeth. Get a new one. And like grossgary said, check all the pullies and tensioners. I'd personally replace the oil pump while you are in there too, if it's above 150k miles on the original pump.

[lmdew]

Thanks for the info, that's what I was thinking, but I've been working on the 2.2 for a few years.

[DebE]

the belts don't usually "slip" on their own, something likely caused it. the tensioners should be checked, the pulley bearings, the springs and make sure everything turns smoothly. line it up and turn it by hand a few times to verify everything is turning smoothly.

 

Generally that is true, but I have seen them slip. This can occur if the teeth come off & get between the belt & sprocket. We had one on a car, the timing kept changing.