timing a tooth off, fix?

[bowens1414]

curious if i can ziptie everywhere else on the belt and slip it off the exhaust gear, adjust the gear and slip it back on? i read someone had done this will it work?

 

[92AWDHX40]

Timing Belt VFAQ



or you could just do it like above in vfaq, I never used zip ties.

 

[97_4g63t]

I used zip ties and got it on the money. If its wrong I would start over. Your timing isn't something you wanna try to cut corners on and not be 100%. Do it right the first time. I followed vfaq and also used a Chilton for reference.

 

[Dsmkauai]

U need the cam dowels at 12o'clock to check timing properly. Your first pic shows them at 6o'clock. Follow the vfaq and find the proper timing marks to follow before removing anything!

 

[bowens1414]

if i use zipties should i mark the exhaust gear and belt to know where i am and should end up? then yes if i manage to mess that up somehow ill do it the right way the next time im home.

 

[97_4g63t]

No that's what your timing marks are for. He is right too your pins need to be at 12 o'clock not 6 oclock. Balancing shafts eliminated? Grenade pin still in tensioner? You have the special tools for this or are you winging it?

 

[97_4g63t]

Disregard the dowel pin hole at 9 o'clock. It is just there because the gears can be used on an evo. See how it's lined up with pins up.

 

[bowens1414]

yea i fixed that so its at 12oclock but im still off a tooth. ill post more pics tomorrow of lower timing too. couldnt tell ya if i have balance shaft grenade pin etc. first time ive messed with timing since owning the car

 

[97_4g63t]

Well if you need some help pm me and I can give you a number and help.

 

[Dsmkauai]

If timing has jumped and your a tooth off or more than the valves are bent, no way around it. You may get lucky if its only 1 tooth and you didn't crank the hell out of the motor! You may be able to reset timing and rotate motor a few times and see if its noisy. But most likely your tensioner failed and its time for a complete timing job!! Including timing belt, tensioner bearings, hydrolic tensioner, seals, water pump, and any thing else that may need attention. You should by the jay racing timing belt tool kit, makes the timing job a breeze and helps you get it right the first time!