6 bolt timing help

[chasedardis]

Im doing a bolt swap and im trying to put the timing belt on it and im having a problem getting it set. I've read the vfaq over and over again im stumped. Its stock 1 g head, it was timed right when I took the old one off I have a gates racing now. I just can't the cam gears to line up even after I torque the tensioner bolt

 

[coltuner]

it helps to get everything tight on the intake side first then hold the exhaust cam in place with a wrench over the bolt that holds the cam gear on. The belt will probably stretch some when you torch everything down and set the tensioner. I find its helpful to set the exhaust side a tooth back before tensioning when im having problems getting the timing dead on and sometimes it works perfectly.

 

[DSM1G90]

...and bulldog clips works wonders to hold the belt on the cams .. in time ... which is the ftst thing you do before lacing the belt everywhere else... and vfaq does mention this important step..


DSM

 

[motozachl]

+1 for the clips. I put the belt on the intake side then torque the exhaust cam to the right the 2 teeth then put the other clip on and it should stay on its own. Tensioner is last

 

[XiKeiyaZI]

My method : Not including disassembly time and the 15 minute pause period, timing jobs for me usually take about 10 minutes tops. Overall total time, about 45, and that's because I work slow.

1 : Set cams in line with the head using 2 17MM wrenches. (line the timing marks up with the head surface. This is best done with the valve cover off and using a flat edge like a file.)

2 : Have a friend place timing belt over cams, tightly, and zip tie them to the cam gears. 3 ties on each.

3 : Remove wrenches - Cams should be in time and belt should be secure

4 : Move down to the crank, slide belt over the idler pulley, get everything lined up. (Remember to set the oil pump gear correctly if you still have balance shafts.)

5 : Once everything is in line, slip the belt over the tensioner pulley. Adjust tensioner.

6 : Rotate the assembly by hand at least 5 full rotations. Listen/feel for any hangups or impacts.

7 : Let it sit for 15 minutes.

8 : Rotate it again just to be safe.

9 : Make sure to replace all pulleys, bolts, and check torque specs. Inspect EVERYTHING.

10 : Start up, let it run, and if nothing detonates (which it certainly should not), enjoy!