20 Most Recent 1990 Dodge Colt Vista Questions & Answers

51 to 54 foot pounds. There is a sequence for tightning them though.

Replace fuse or relay.

possibly bent a valve when the timing belt broke, check compression!!!!!!

load-dependent valve? Exactly what is the function of this valve? Where is located in the engine or about under what system working (fuel, intake...) ?

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Yes, it's under the left side of the glove box behind the center console. You may have to remove a panel for access.

clean your fuel system

put on charge for a day then try it again as its no doubt flooded .

Get the oil level checked, but you may be right about the damage. Get a second opinion on the noise!

On cam gear there's a punch mark, line that mark at 9 oclock there's a timing mark on cylinder head, crank gear, in back of crank gear is a plate with a (v) cut line gear at 11 oclock there's a timing mark on front case, gear to right of crank gear has a (v) cut on it, line it at about 11 oclock at timing mark on front case, adj tensioner and your done.Good Luck.

possible dry rotted vacuum lines check for visible signs of this as well as check the air cleaner .....possible gas leak or needs new fuel filter

Did you try scanning the ECU to read codes?

If it has a main fuse it will already be there in a holder on the positive battery terminal. Because of the age of the vehicle, there isn't that much on it. https://www.justanswer.com/dodge/176b9-1989-dodge-colt-hatchback-1-5l-mfi.html and this on Fixya already https://www.fixya.com/cars/t12614302-fuse_box_locate_d_in_94_dodge_colt ..

what your describing is bleed down. Usually it's a stuck open injector that is allowing the system to bleed down requiring you to turn the key on and off to recharge the fuel system with fuel. before it starts. A shop can verify which one or more is the culprit.