| Subject: | how to put a timing belt in time |
| Question: |
---------- FOLLOW-UP ---------- QUESTION: how do i put the new belt in time i know there are stamp
marks on the timing gears just need to know which direction the both should
be pointing |
| Answer: | Daniel, There are markings on the gears that correspond with marks on the engine block itself. Those markings can be hard to see your engine is particularly dirty. Once the belt is on, you should be able to turn the crankshaft in a clockwise direction (put the tranny in neutral) and all the timing marks should line up within 6 turns. If you remove your spark plugs before turning the crank, it'll make it easier. If when turning, you cannot make complete rotations without hearing metal
on metal or experiencing immobile resistance, then your timing gears are
not inline. |