i replaced the timing belt and water pump in my 1997 acura tl. it acts like it wants to start but doesnt. any ideas

Asked by eric_36 Nov 10, 2012 at 04:23 PM about the 1997 Acura TL 3.2 FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

1 Answer
4,535

OrLackThereof answered 12 years ago

Yeah, did you make sure to reinstall and connect the crank sensor? Also you marked and/or locked the cam gears down and reinstalled carefully correct? It may be off a tooth or two on cam timing which *could* cause your problem if they're too far off. One tooth off will usually start but make no power and run badly. Not sure if that's an interference motor or not. It sounds nice and even when it cranks yeah?

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1997 Acura TL

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Acura TL Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Collin Fox
    Reputation
    2,010
  • #2
    Josh Bergren
    Reputation
    1,840
  • #3
    darkoM
    Reputation
    1,500
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda Accord
1,522 Great Deals out of 30,102 listings starting at $1,200
Used Honda Civic
1,297 Great Deals out of 26,038 listings starting at $997
Used Toyota Camry
2,124 Great Deals out of 43,929 listings starting at $1,150
Used Acura Integra
61 Great Deals out of 5,236 listings starting at $22,888
Used Lexus GS
81 Great Deals out of 945 listings starting at $2,800
Used BMW 3 Series
1,008 Great Deals out of 14,193 listings starting at $1,200
Used Lexus ES
440 Great Deals out of 7,092 listings starting at $2,500
Used Acura RL
4 Great Deals out of 94 listings starting at $2,990
Used Honda Accord Coupe
66 Great Deals out of 1,038 listings starting at $1,806

Used Cars for Sale

2014 Acura TL For Sale
9 Great Deals out of 72 listings starting at $4,495
2013 Acura TL For Sale
14 Great Deals out of 128 listings starting at $5,555
2012 Acura TL For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 204 listings starting at $3,800
2011 Acura TL For Sale
5 Great Deals out of 31 listings starting at $4,900
2010 Acura TL For Sale
11 Great Deals out of 94 listings starting at $3,399

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.