Iv been having trouble while getting the TB on once everything is set to tdc. It seems as soon as I put tension on the belt the crank will turn a few degrees. I finally have it close and still am iffy about it. Any siggestions to keep the crank from moving once I apply tension?





Its hard to get an accurate picture of the oil pump marks.

 

Aren't you supposed to rotate the crank a few degrees to put tension on the belt and then torque the tensioner down?

 

If I do that the bottom end turns while the top remains still as it created tension on the exh side.

I have it all tightened up again, but it is still a hair off. The engine has a 2 layer hg can that be what is causing it?

 

Theres def a trick to doing tbelts. I usually back the crank off a bit so when you pull on the belt to put it on the exhaust gear it ends up tdc instead of moving past tdc. Theres also going to be a bit of slack in the belt between the exhaust gear and the crank that will misalign them when you first rotate it, which is also why I recommend backing off the crank so its a few degrees before TDC.

 

Well im not new to doing timing belts, and iv tried the above method. It just clicks back into place what seems to be a hair past the mark on the oil pump.

 

Some updated pics, I think this is as good as im going to get it.

 

Yeah thats right on the money. Your thinner head gasket is probably throwing it off that little bit. That tiny bit isnt a tbelt tooth, its too little.