Problem with seting timing belt

[AWDGUY86]

Ok I have all the correct timming marks in place and such its just when I start to crank the motor the time belt whats to slide torwards the block untill it starts rubbing on somthing some help would be great.

 

[galantvr4turbo]

its sliding towards the block? Something has to be bent in order for that to happen. Make sure everything is tight and lined up correctly. Do your belts also follow the same trend?

 

[BUCK]

aggietsi: Edit - I am assuming that since I removed the balance shafts, I don't have to have the screwdriver inserted in the plug, right?"

Correct - & God Bless you...

-Don't forget to Plug unused Front Balance Shaft Tensioner Bolt Hole with short Bolt, Flat Washer & RTV.

-May be necessary to BIAS / mis-Time Exhaust cam ONE Tooth Clockwise - Belt Tensioning will roll it back into time.

-Don't forget to apply soft Loctite or RTV to Tensioner Fasteners & apply Final Torque.

-Run ALLTHREAD Tool in until Tensioner Bottoms

-Basically you preload the Eccentric Pulley enough to achieve the correct Tension setting...

-PRE-LOAD the Tension Pulley slightly & snug Pulley Bolt

-Back off ALLTHREAD TOOL letting the Tensioner Tension the T/Belt

-Check Tension setting with Pin

-If gap is too large you have UNDER TENSIONED BELT

-IF UNDERTENSIONED put a LOAD under Tensioner Pulley with long Screwdriver & SIMULTANEOUSLY loosen Pulley Bolt, putting more Tension on Belt & Snug up Pulley Bolt while applying Load.

- Check Tension setting with Pin

- If Pin checks Sat apply Final Torque to Pulley Bolt & RECHECK TENSION SETTING (I used soft Loctite on this Bolt too).

- If Gap is too small you have OVER-TENSIONED Belt

- Don't forget you have ALLTHREAD tool there to help you hold what you've got - but don't forget to back it off when appropriate so Tensioner can apply Tension.

- Install just enuff Belts to run Water Pump - attach Battery charger & run Motor with NO Timing Covers

-Immediately when you get it running Reset Base Timing & Idle as it comes up to Full Running Temp - Start off with CAS at middle of adjustment - Check for Coolant Leaks - Check your new Water Pump & O Ring, etc, etc...

- After a good hot idle or 2 re-check Tension with Pin & Button up Covers if all is SAT - expect to see one good stretch as Belt sets in & one good re-setting after initial idle period.