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Wrong timing belt?
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:07 am
by Binford
I bought a timing belt from Napa (part # 250172) and am trying to install it. I have the timing marks on the cam and crank gears lined up with the marks on the covers, but the lines don't even come close on the belt. Should I just not worry about the lines on the belt, as long as the lines on the gears line up? Or do I have the wrong belt? It seems to be the right length. Maybe the quality control very much sucked when they made the belt? I dunno.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:14 am
by douglas vincent
DONT trust the lines. Count the number of belt treads like the manual says. I used white out to figure out where the timing marks should be, and then used spring clamps to hold them in place.
I am actually video taping removing and replacing a timing belt in the next few days if you can wait.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:22 am
by Binford
Wait, you think I actually have a manual? Ha! The only thing I have to go by is what I found doing a search here, mainly this:
http://www.main.experiencetherave.com:8 ... _belt7.jpg
As nice as it may be to see a video of it done, I really don't want to wait.

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:28 am
by douglas vincent
That aint gonna cut it. There are a specific aomount of ribs you need to count from the center to the left and right heads. While our engines are supposedly non-interference, you are asking for trouble I suspect if you "just hope for the best".
I can give you the numbers tommorrow.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:40 am
by vrg3
Search a little more, Binford. Or just look at the stickies in the "Stuff You Need to Know" forum.

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 2:59 am
by Legacy777
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:26 am
by Binford
Ha ha! I'm retarded! It would help if I paid more attention to what I'm looking at. Timing belt on backwards and used the wrong mark on the crank. All is well now, I'm sure I can handle it now. Thanks guys! Sorry I wasted your time!

Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 3:49 am
by douglas vincent
Shame on you for asking questions!!!!!!
Back of the class!!!!
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 7:58 pm
by Matt Monson
Binford wrote:Ha ha! I'm retarded! It would help if I paid more attention to what I'm looking at. Timing belt on backwards and used the wrong mark on the crank. All is well now, I'm sure I can handle it now. Thanks guys! Sorry I wasted your time!

I just saw this thread. This is exactly what I was going to ask about...
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 8:47 pm
by free5ty1e
Douglas, I'd still like to see that video if you're still makin' it.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 10:06 pm
by IronMonkeyL255
Same here. I am intrigued.....
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2005 11:10 pm
by dzx
I made the mistake of lining up the wrong mark and the crank and couldnt figure out why it wouldnt run, Took me a while.
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:04 am
by entirelyturbo
*raises hand* I've done that too...
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 5:15 am
by douglas vincent
I taped the timing belt install today. I am adding it to the motor rebuild DVD and am also converting the video to internet friendly file so Legacy Central can host it.
With all the tools at your side, using air tools, and a precompressed tensioner, I changed the timing belt in about 15 minutes. Of course this was with the motor out of the vehicle......
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2005 1:03 pm
by free5ty1e
....but still impressive, nonetheless. Videos of involved procedures such as you are producing are a great idea and should be invaluable to the community of enthusiasts here.