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Title: Engine died and leaking oil, Help
Post by: nroberts119 on May 21, 2009, 03:51:36 PM
I just bought a rail buggy with a 1974 2.0L in it.  Yesterday, the engine died going about 30 mph and when I pulled it over the engine was leaking fluid (I think oil) and wouldn't start.  The engine has been dying lately when in idle and has been backfiring when I shut it off.  Also, there is a rocking, kind of chirping sound that has been happening when I turn left.  Any help in diagnosing the problem or problems would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: Engine died and leaking oil, Help
Post by: Carolina Boy on May 21, 2009, 04:01:10 PM
will the engine turn over? If it just turns and won't fire, your timing belt could be broken.
Title: Re: Engine died and leaking oil, Help
Post by: 75bobcatv6 on May 22, 2009, 12:49:05 AM
I would check the timing belt and see if it Jumped or Broke. sounds like its out of time. 2.0's I guess are finiky from what ive read..
Title: Re: Engine died and leaking oil, Help
Post by: 78txpony on May 22, 2009, 10:12:26 AM
The timing belt on my 78 2.3 once jumped a tooth and the engine just died.  It was my fault as I had used a cheapo belt on its first replacement and then went way past the change interval. Ironically it occured on 2-29-2000... 
Can you tell where the oil is leaking from?  Up high or down low?
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