just bought a 1998 eclipse GS today (AUTO). the only thing is the guy said he installed a new timing belt and hasnt had the same performance since. well i drive it back and felt the missing power when you first hit the gas...any clues what it could be...its fine on highway other then slow takeoff when punching has still hit bout 90 MPH

 

Who did you buy the car from? Who did the timing belt job?

 

Ok, nevermind.. I just saw your other post that it was your friend's car. By the way, what did you pay for this if you dont mind me asking?

 

na i dont mind. well actually it really wasnt a friend..i bought the car for $2000 and the guy changed the timing belt himself...he was telling me that someone might have installed neon cams when they installed a new head gasket at 95K miles B/C he tried timing it according to the book but it wasnt working cause its still performing sluggish

 

any sure ways to tell if you got bent valves or pistons ...or if its a def. timing issue

 

You just need to take it somewhere so that they can check the timing on it. If the timing turns out ok, then do a compression test and a leakdown test on the cylinders. Do all of this, and see what the results are and then post back.

 

iight thanks for advice...let you know how things turn out

 

I seem to have found the problem.
Here it is "1998 eclipse GS (AUTO). "

 

uuummmmm .....NAH

 

I was gonna do that, but I used my better judgement and decided not to be an asshole!