Fatal mistake?

[JDM-killer]

Sup fellow DSMrs i recently started a timing belt change on my 97 Rs and every thing went perfect until the installation. before actual removal of the belt i made sure i was at tdc (cams and crank marks lined up) then removed the belt.The alldata procedure from school stated to turn crank pulley back a 1/2 tooth so i did. When i got the belt on and installed the hydro tensioner i noticed the crank was at tdc but my cams advanced. now knowing this an interference engine i know thats not good.Can i just turn cams back? ### do i do to fix the problem? is it too late? PLEASE HELP SAVE MY BABY. I cant stand seeing her on jacks!! Thank you for reading.

 

[Fejery4491]

If you haven't tried to run it you should be fine. I'm on my phone now, but it no one has answered your other concerns when I get home I'll answer you

 

[Anubis_4_99]

yeah as long as you haven't tried starting the car, you will be fine.

re-time it and your good to go.

 

[JDM-killer]

no i havent tried starting it yet as soon as i notecied the prob i stoped. so can i turn the cams back by hand (with belt off) and give it another go? or how would you guys do it?

 

[luv2rallye]

Ya turn the cams back by hand. They're telling you to turn crank back 1/2 tooth to allow for slack and stretching. After adjusting and turning crank 6 turns, wait 15 minutes to allow belt stretching and then check/adjust again. As long as you do what it takes to get all the marks lined up AFTER adjusting and stretching you're ok.

 

[JDM-killer]

Cool thanks guys i was a little worried there for a minute. AWESOME!!! and luv2rallye thats the sickest pic ive ever seen!!!!

 

[luv2rallye]

and luv2rallye thats the sickest pic ive ever seen!!!!

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[LiquidX]

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I'm assuming he likes your avatar picture.

 

[JDM-killer]

Ya the avatar pic,and by the way my fat lady sings again!

 

[Tribal_RS_96]

Man the timing on the 420a seems like a different language past engine work etc... someone needs to make a video .