I am changing my timing belt, I set the crank to TDC and same with the cam gears at TDC. I put the belt on, and try running it around. I do full rotations on the crank and then my cams are 1 tooth off. What could I be missing? I have a factory Helms manual for my car but it doesn't go into any great detail on tension, but I just push it up as hard as I can and tighten, but their is still so much play in the belt on the front side I can never get rid of.

1994 Honda Del Sol B16a3

 

You sure it's the right timing belt?

Did you replace the tensioner?

 

with the crank and cams at TDC:
- loosen the tensioner bolt 180 degrees
- turn the crank 3 teeth counter clock wise
- tighten the tensioner bolt

 

but the belts up next to each other make sure its the right belt.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by sicones &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">with the crank and cams at TDC:
- loosen the tensioner bolt 180 degrees
- turn the crank 3 teeth counter clock wise
- tighten the tensioner bolt</TD></TR></TABLE>

this was it. Thanks for all the help, got it all on now and tight. So now all I got is the alternator belt and p/s belt and I am set.