#131417, "RE: Timing belt alignment issues" In response to In response to 6
Originally posted by DarkOne Rotate the intake cam back half a tooth, and the crank just a smidge before TDC. When you tension the belt, everything should suck back into place.
Thanks. I'll do that tonight and hope it works this time.
I do have to say that the 2 steps that seemed to be the hardest on this task were getting the bolt removed from the crank and getting that 3rd bolt out of the side motor mount and I didn't really have any issues getting the pulley off, just took some time.
I am also thankful that the water pump went on me which prompted this replacement since when pulling the timing belt out it was horribly bad.
I'll post some pictures of it when I'm done. I have about 94k on this car and looks like the timing belt had not yet been done ever.