Newbie with a problem

Kimihia

Newbie
Points
1
Location
New Zealand
Car
Escort1600DOHCZetec
Hi fellow car enthusiasts, I've just joined a few minutes ago and live in NZ my car is an English import as blinker stalk is on left of steering, I've got a problem with my 1999 ford escort encore 1600 16v DOHC Zetec, I've just changed the cambelt and when I start it it'll run a couple mins then die out as if it wants to seize like its not getting oil, it is in need of oil change and filter,sound like it's got a cut off switch or similar to protect it from damage can anyone help or suggest what needs done or what I've missed, Thank you.
 
Hello and welcome Kiwi :D

IF the car was running smoothly before you tinkered with it then it would seem to me that something you did is not quite right so have the cam timing checked by someone who knows what they are doing ASAP before any permanent damage is done would be my recommendation.
 
Hey, welcome to the forum, I agree with TCJBoldie. If it was OK before and its not now, something during the cambelt change is amiss, I'd guess its the cam timing. Do not run it any more until professionally looked at, it takes nothing to destroy the valves on those engines. Good luck.
 
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