Is the 1.8 a zero tolarance motor

alex metro

• 364 Answers
• Posted on Nov 11, 2008

SOURCE: timming marks

here is a step-by-step guide (w/pictures) for the timing belt.
Camshaft Timing Belt Replacement/Adjustment Service Procedure

SOURCE: thinking about buying a 2002 Galant but it needs a

remode all plugs and turn the motor over by hand
that will tell you if it a zero tol motor
remember to insert 1 plug at a time to see is the piston has compression and make sure if you fine a bad cyl to spin the cam a couple of degres to make sure it is just open valves and not bent or broken valves

if for some reason with plugs all out and motor will not turn then it is a zero tol motor and will likely need a head job with the timing belt

SOURCE: My 95 3000gt SL idles funny, and jumps all around.

If you can get it to an Auto Zone they can test the alternator for you while it is on the car running, but sounds like you may have to take the alternator off and carry it in. May be cam position sensor or IAC (idle air control) valve.