1G Crank pulley problems

[oparea12]

Problem is my crank pulley is going bad, so I tried to take it off and when I was trying to turn the bolts for the pulley the crank turned counter-clockwise. I tried to turn it back clockwise to where it was originally but the car won't start.

When I try to crank it up it doesn't do anything. Is there something I need to line up or what?

Thanks for helping a DSM newb out.

anyone?

 

[turbolover2]

There is a slight chance that when you turned the pulley counter clockwise, the timing belt skipped a few teeth. Align everything according to a manual or the VFAQ and make sure all your marks line up.

 

[oparea12]

Both camshaft sprocket timing marks must be in line with the top surface of the cylinder head (Figure 3). [A straight edge (ruler) laid across the center of the cam shaft attaching bolts will help you to better see and align the timing marks.] The crankshaft and oil pump sprockets must also be aligned with their respective timing marks (Figure 3).

NOTE: Crankshaft may need to be rotated up to six turns before all sprockets are properly aligned and the rear balance shaft is in phase, due to the oil pump-to balance shaft gear ratio.

So is this what I need to do? I could have had this done already accept I've been working sunup to sundown. Damn, I can't wait to get this car running again. **rant***

 

[oparea12]

Also I was just wondering if it could be something unrelated, since the timing marks seem to be lining up? Would the timing being off cause the starter to not even engage?

 

[luv2rallye]

Would the timing being off cause the starter to not even engage?

No way. Starter not engaging has nothing to do with the TB. Completely different problem.

 

[DiabloRT]

....invest in some air tools


An impact gun would have removed those 4 bolts with ease.....without turning the crank

 

[oparea12]

Yeah, I need to invest in some air tools along with a garage, a lift and some concrete to work on......