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deanwilson - 7/11/08 at 07:58 PM

hi there i have jus done a head gasket and when i started the car it ran really rough and then jus stalled i think its the timin which is out any ideas any help would be much appricated

mr henderson - 7/11/08 at 08:03 PM

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Originally posted by deanwilson
hi there i have jus done a head gasket and when i started the car it ran really rough and then jus stalled i think its the timin which is out any ideas any help would be much appricated


Need lots more info from you, for instance, what sort of engine is it?

Cam timing could well be an issue (assuming it's an OHC of some sort) as well as the ignition timing

John

deanwilson - 7/11/08 at 08:13 PM

hi there it is a renault megane 1.6 8v

mr henderson - 7/11/08 at 08:21 PM

I can't imagine you are going to get much help with this unless you give us a LOT more information.

John

rusty nuts - 7/11/08 at 09:02 PM

Suspect the first thing to check would be the cam timing.

l0rd - 7/11/08 at 09:48 PM

when you did the timing, did you lock the crankshaft with the renault tool or not? If you didn't, you might got the wrong timing, causing the valves to bend!!