Timing Problem

[91_White_Ghost]

Bought a 96 GST with a broken timing belt. Got it to my house. I know it has to be times before I can check the valves. On the timing gears there are a lot of white marks and a lot of notches. I don't know exactly which ones to go by and possibly if there was an easier way to get TDC and get it done. Please direct me in the right direction I did do some searching for my problem but did not find anything. Any am all help will be appreciated thanks guys.

 

[BogusSVO]

Before you worry about setting a timing belt on the engine.

1) Pull the VC, look for misplaced rocker arms

2) Pull the spark plugs

3) remove the cam caps and cams

4) perform a leak down test.

This will let you know if you have any bent valves in short order.

 

[ronnievermilion]

Good call bogus.

Post some pictures of those crazy cam gears and lets see what your working with.

 

[JustinP10]

You shouldn't have to pull the cams? If you pull the valve cover and line up the lobes against the piston location (pull the plugs and use a rod or gauge down the #1 spark plug hole to measure) you should be able to get the motor timed. Don't forget about the balance shafts, if you still have those too.

I'd definitely do a compression and leakdown test once buttoned up, to try and get an idea of the overall motor health though.