AboutSkip Bollinger Expertise Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you.
I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire.
If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle.
PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you..
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Question i did a head job on the car and now it acts like it is being held back , it runs but something is wrong ! maybe rocker arms to tight ? i went by the book, 33 ft lbs
Answer Ed,
I'm NOT a Tech, Okay? I put that in my profile, I'm a Parts Professional. I do have some thoughts and will offer them for your consideration but don't hammer my chops if you don't get the answer you want. You need to contact a Tech.
You don't give me an engine size. This is a great drawback. From the information you have given me, it sounds like the engine is an Over Head Cam engine and you have the timing belt off a tooth. I didn't check to see if Chevy offered an OHC engine in an '88 Beretta. This will cause the engine to want to run but since the valve/piston timing are off, it just won't go like it is supposed to.
There are some other things that come to mind but you might run a compression check. Have that information available when you ask the Tech your question. Other things could be head bolt stretch (compression test will show this), distributor off a tooth could do the same thing. It all depends on the engine size.
Sorry I couldn't have been more definitive. The Tech will need to know the engine size. Good luck....
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