K4g63W
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- Feb 22, 2014
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Littleton,
Colorado
So I took my Talon to a shop to get the timing belt replaced. After I left the idle was really choppy, almost sounded like aftermarket cams. My vacuum is also lower than it was before. I'm still a noob so I searched when i got it home and found that i can check the timing marks. I cranked the engine by hand and found that with the dowel pins lined up at 12 o' clock that the camshaft timing marks don't line up. I read that you might need to turn it six times before the markings line up. I'm not sure if that's just for lining it up when putting the belt on or what? Mine seem to be off by 2 teeth. The teeth never seem to line up even after rotating it fully 6 times.
I don't want to take it back to the shop because they already replaced the timing belt tensioner after I took it back the first time because it was making a weird sound after they installed the new belt. We went round and round about how it sounded fine to them. They seem really hesitant to admit any wrongdoing no matter what the problem is.
I just need verification that the teeth are off. I'd rather redo it myself and make sure the timing marks are all lined up so if anyone would be willing to lend a hand and show me what needs to be done i'd much appreciate it. I'm terrified that ill destroy my engine. I'd be happy to buy a case of beer and food. I live in Centennial Colorado. Thanks!
I don't want to take it back to the shop because they already replaced the timing belt tensioner after I took it back the first time because it was making a weird sound after they installed the new belt. We went round and round about how it sounded fine to them. They seem really hesitant to admit any wrongdoing no matter what the problem is.
I just need verification that the teeth are off. I'd rather redo it myself and make sure the timing marks are all lined up so if anyone would be willing to lend a hand and show me what needs to be done i'd much appreciate it. I'm terrified that ill destroy my engine. I'd be happy to buy a case of beer and food. I live in Centennial Colorado. Thanks!