First 3vze timing belt
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First 3vze timing belt
I have a failing water pump, so I started the tear down to replace that and the timing belt. But, I have quick question that I couldn't answer with all the great guides that are on this site (thank you to everyone who writes them)! I have everything disassembled except for the timing components.
I removed the hydraulic tensioner while attached to the fan idler bracket as described in buckz6319's write up. Now when I turn the engine to find TDC, I feel like the belt is trying to jump a tooth, so I haven't tried turning it anymore.
Should I have set TDC while the tensioner was still pressing on the pulley? Or will I be okay to keep turning it to find TDC? Thanks! I'm sure I'll have more questions through the process.
I removed the hydraulic tensioner while attached to the fan idler bracket as described in buckz6319's write up. Now when I turn the engine to find TDC, I feel like the belt is trying to jump a tooth, so I haven't tried turning it anymore.
Should I have set TDC while the tensioner was still pressing on the pulley? Or will I be okay to keep turning it to find TDC? Thanks! I'm sure I'll have more questions through the process.
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You'll be ok without the tensioner in place. Pull the belt off and then move the crank and cams in a clockwise direction to align the timing marks.
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1993/engine/67timingbe.pdf See page EG2-43, timing belt install section.
You are working on a non-interference engine so you have freedom to move the crank and cams without the belt in place.
Do you have the FSM? If not, take a look here for the full FSM:
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/1993/engine/67timingbe.pdf See page EG2-43, timing belt install section.
You are working on a non-interference engine so you have freedom to move the crank and cams without the belt in place.
Do you have the FSM? If not, take a look here for the full FSM:
http://www.ncttora.com/fsm/index.html
Last edited by rworegon; 11-23-2011 at 03:41 PM.
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Thank you for assuring me that I wasn't going to screw stuff up. Got it lined up to TDC today. Just waiting for the new parts now. Another question, is it okay to reuse a hydraulic tensioner? According to the FSM, mine tests okay. I would like to just replace it, but I need my rig back on the road and none of the parts stores in my town can get one until next Tuesday or so.
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You can re-use the tensioner. Inspect it closely for leaks. I've seen 'em test ok, but with a small leak fail soon after the T-belt change.
To re-use it, you'll need to retract it slowly with a vise or a large C-clamp and insert a small allen wrench into the 'grenade pri' hole. Only pull the pin the tensioner and belt are re-installed....it's all in the FSM.
To re-use it, you'll need to retract it slowly with a vise or a large C-clamp and insert a small allen wrench into the 'grenade pri' hole. Only pull the pin the tensioner and belt are re-installed....it's all in the FSM.
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