How do you align the timing belt cover?
• After aligning the matchmark, hold the timing belt. And turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align its groove with timing mark ”0” of the No.1 timing belt cover.
Where are the timing marks on a timing belt?
(2a) Find the timing marks on the flywheel and cam, and set them both to TDC. (2b) The flywheel pulley TDC mark is accessible through a hole in the bellhousing. (2c) The camshaft TDC is easy to find — especially if you add white paint as we did.
Where are the timing marks on a camshaft?
(2a) Find the timing marks on the flywheel and cam, and set them both to TDC. (2b) The flywheel pulley TDC mark is accessible through a hole in the bellhousing. (2c) The camshaft TDC is easy to find — especially if you add white paint as we did. We cannot stress this enough: Be careful!
How do you line up the timing marks on a car?
A hydraulic tensioner takes care of this for you. Once the tension’s set, place a socket on the big nut holding the front pulley on and use it to turn the engine over — two complete crankshaft revolutions in the direction of normal rotation. Line up all the timing marks again.
• After aligning the matchmark, hold the timing belt. And turn the crankshaft pulley clockwise, and align its groove with timing mark ”0” of the No.1 timing belt cover.
Can a camshaft be turned without a belt?
However, both camshafts need to be lined up with the timing marks as well as the crankshaft turned to TDC before you install the belt to keep everything lined up correctly. My belt guide also shows this not to be an interference engine, so the cam shafts and crankshafts can be turned independently without causing damage.
When to set the cams on a crankshaft?
I would suggest at this point in time that you start with the crankshaft at 30° before top dead center and set the cams. At this point, there will be plenty of clearance for valve in every cylinder. When the cams are in position, then rotate the crankshaft to TDC and install the belt.
Why is the timing belt locked in place?
Timing belt was locked into place due to jumping off alignment and chewing into plastic timing belt cover. As a result the crankshaft has been rotated independently of the camshafts. I am now attempting to realign them before installing the new belt, with no belt on mind you.