Problem after a Timing/balance shaft belt change

[Idontknow]

Hello
This was my first timing and blanceshaft belt change. I aligned the camshafts by the two inner timing marks like shown here.

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I put a ruler accros and the line was going right through the middle of the bolts. Now outter marks did not align like in the picture shown below. I went by the first pic.

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Now the car runs just fine but it doesnt idle good at all. When its idlling the engine is shaking like I never seen it do before. Also it sounds like its missfiring, (not sure if that is the proper word to use,) when im standing next to the exhaust.
What could be the problem?
Did i screw up while aligning the camshafts?
Balance shaft belt not tensioned properly?
I sure it has nothing to do with the spark plug wires , they are almost brand new.

Im just starting to learn about cars in general. I knew nothing more than oil changes prior to this.

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

 

[underpressure25]

Did you turn the motor over by hand untill all the marks were aligned again to be sure they were all on. I would pull off the timing cover and recheck all the marks. you probably off by a tooth or 2. I,ve also seen people have the timing marks on but the oil pump and oil pump balance shaft were off and cause a seriuos shaking because the motor was out of ballance. I would definatly re do the timingbecause you do not want to bend any valves or do any other damage. Timing belts are best left to professionals and is generally not a newbie procedure.But if your going to do it again by your self just read the instructions afew times first and take your time even if you gotta do it a couple times and pull it off and do again. Practice makes perfect.
Good luck

 

[BUCK]

resetting Base Timing & Base Idle is routine after TB change - hopefully you timed the BS properly.

- My 2 cents on Tension Setting - latest revision.

- Set Sprockets & Balance Shafts per VFAQ - EXCEPT....

-May be necessary to BIAS = Mis-Time Exhaust Cam Sprocket ONE Tooth Clockwise - Belt Tensioning process 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 Arm Bottoms against Tensioner Body.

-Basically you preload the Eccentric Tension Pulley enough to achieve the correct Gap between Tension Arm & Tensioner Body - So...

-PRE-LOAD the Eccentric Tension Pulley & snug Pulley Bolt (I used soft Loctite on this Bolt too) - My favorite Tool to apply the Load on the Pulley is a Square Shanked Screwdriver that lays on one of the Water Pump Bolt Heads nicely for leverage.

-Back off ALLTHREAD TOOL a few Turns letting the Tensioner Tension the T/Belt.

- This is a good time to Spin Crank 6 Turns so Timing Belt can take it's initial SEAT in Sprocket Grooves.

- Stop at TDC & check Belt Timing Marks - This is where you may see that you have to regroup on initial Timing Belt installation & Bias the Belt as I said at First.

- Check Tension setting with Grenade Pin.

- If gap is too large you have UNDER TENSIONED BELT.

- Don't forget you have ALLTHREAD tool is there to help you hold what Tension you've got SO RUN IT BACK IN TILL IT TOUCHES.

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

- Now DON'T forget to back Allthread Toll off a few turns so Tensioner can apply Tension.

- Check Tension setting with Grenade Pin.

- If Pin checks Sat apply Final Torque to Tension Pulley Bolt & RECHECK TENSION SETTING .

- If Gap is too small you have OVER-TENSIONED Belt - Back off Tension Pulley Pre-Load a little.

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

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

- After a good hot idle or 2 re-check Tension with Grenade Pin & Button up Covers if all is SAT - Expect to see one good stretch as Belt heats up & "sets" in the Pulleys & hence need one good re-setting after initial idle.

Love, Buck

 

[Idontknow]

Oh man you guys are awesome. Fast informative replys. I'll be redoing the timing/bs belts. I'll have someone by my side who knows what he is doing so it should work out.
As for leaving it for professionals, I'm really low on money. Anyway best way to learn is to just get inthere

Thansk once again.