what is standard flow chart call for diagnostic for 1992 Ford Escort broken timing belt? or rather most logical way to diagnose whether it has bent valve or rod? Without knowing it is whether interference engine or not. Some people says it is , some says it is not. After checking with ALLDATA and still not able to get conclusive answer. What is most logical step: A: Technician A says tear down engine to inspect valve and rod, because all engines will have bend valve and rod when timing belt broke. B: Technician B says: do a leak down test by taking off cam cover first. C: Technician C says: do a leak down test by rotating cam 45 degree increment slowly and feeling it, and at same time have another person rotate flywheel half of 45 degree increment and feeling for resistance. D. Technician D says: do a leak down test by rotating cam half of 45 degree increment slowly and feeling it, and at same time have another person rotate flywheel 45 degree increment and feeling for resistance. E. Tell customer time to trade for another car using "CASH for Clunker" even car is not qualify.
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14 years ago