timing belt change - timing marks
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i got it by myself, it was freakin easy
put the belt on the crank first, then the intake side, make sure the mark is horizontal, i used a rachet and socket on the bolt to turn the camshaft when needed, alot easier, then slip it over the exhaust side using the rachet method
once thats done, take an allen wrench and turn the tensioner to the right until u can get the spring on, and bam, your done
put the belt on the crank first, then the intake side, make sure the mark is horizontal, i used a rachet and socket on the bolt to turn the camshaft when needed, alot easier, then slip it over the exhaust side using the rachet method
once thats done, take an allen wrench and turn the tensioner to the right until u can get the spring on, and bam, your done
I have the manual. All it says is line up the timing marks. nothing else. Of course -there are several marks on both pulleys...
I figured it out. I didn't realize the marks to line up are not the plastic bumps in the gears, but small indentations along the edge. Looking at it in better light helped, and it was pretty obvious once it lined up. The timing marks line up every other crankshaft revolution, so there is only one position the crank could be in by definition. I managed to get the belt on - needed to move one of the cam gears just a bit to get the belt to sync, and then once on it was pretty obvious it was on the right tooth. Checked it again after 2 crank revolutions and dead-on.
I can imagine what fun that would be with the engine in the car (hand)
My motor is on an engine stand. Made it rather easy to get to. I figured now was the time even tho this motor only has 35-40K miles on it. I installed a new water pump too. I don't want to be dealing with that any time soon.
I can imagine what fun that would be with the engine in the car (hand)
My motor is on an engine stand. Made it rather easy to get to. I figured now was the time even tho this motor only has 35-40K miles on it. I installed a new water pump too. I don't want to be dealing with that any time soon.
The mount has to removed so that you can get all your belts off. But just stick a jack with a block of wood under the oil pan and you'll be fine without an engine support brace.
