i know how to line up all the timing marks. how do i correctly adjust the tensioner part so its not too loose or too tight??? when working with the timing belt

 

i usually line every thing up then turn the crank counter clock wise about three four teeth then i thinghten it

 

so loosen the tensioner all the way? than line everything up.. once lined up.. turn crank three to four teeth than tighten?? what if its still off once tightened?

 

leave the tensioner a lil tight just enough for it to move then turn it counter clock wise then it should tighten up just right

 

Set number 1 piston TDC,

Rotate crankshaft 5-6 revolutions to set belt, (rotation for crankshaft is
counterclockwise)

As you come to last revolution, set piston number 1 at TDC,

Loose tension bolt 180 degrees, HALF A TURN. Not quarter of a turn, not a full turn

Then rotate crankshaft 3 gears counterclockwise on the cam gear. So you be looking at cam gear.

Tighten tension bolt, and everything shud b good

Crankshaft pulley torque at 130lb-ft

 

how do you set piston 1 to tdc?

 

Crank and cams both lined up at the TDC marks.

No offense, but buy the helms before doing this type of work on your car.

 

if u dnt know how to set tdc, then u shud do a lot.of research. PM' me ur email and ill try and email u a really good manual i have