Help! and Question

[rsunahar]

Okay Okay I know I know...
I took my car into a non DSM mechanic to replace the timing belt and balance belt. DOH

Hey, it was a good price *bends over (kick me in the ass please)**

I have a problem now.
The car really vibrates past 3000 but is smoothe below that.
I think what happened was the mechanic didn't properly adjust the oil pump sprocket or at least verify that it was in phase before lining everything up.

So, I'm going to try and do it myself, assuming this is what's wrong.

I have a question though.
When I go to remove the timing belt, do I have to remove the balance belt if the marks are already lined up?
Can I just leave the balance shaft belt there if it's all lined up and just work on the timing belt, itself?

 

[steve]

Sounds like the lower balance shaft is out of phase.
Turn the engine over by hand to align the timing marks and then pop the inspection bolt and check that a screwdriver will go in past the lower balance shaft. If it won't than take the car back, show them that they messed it up and make them do it again.

If you going to do it yourself, align up all the marks, pull the TB and just move the oil pump sprocket one full turn and check that it's in the correct position now. Put the belt back on.

Once you touch the timing belt you won't have a leg to stand on with the mechanic.

Steve

 

[rsunahar]

So, yes? The balance belt can stay on right?


Yeah, the last time I remember helping my friend, the balance sprocket had marks.
But the oil pump sprocket needed to be verified.
I'm a little hesitant to bring the car back there.
It's sort of like complaining about your food before you get it.


I've helped with a timing belt install before, but I've never done it by myself.
My car's at 100,000 miles.
I might as well learn now.

 

[steve]

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/timingbelt-1G.html

The upper BS only lines up one way. If it's marks align, it's good.