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Cam gear/timing belt in progress....need help
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<blockquote data-quote="a64armt" data-source="post: 7054249" data-attributes="member: 7022"><p>I am at my wits end trying to change this timing belt.</p><p></p><p>Car had zero issues before I "attempted" the timing belt replacement.</p><p></p><p>I had problems getting the cam gears loose, but I finally got them. I aligned the cams and crank per the instructions with the tools and installed the timing belt, then tightened the cam gears. I rotated the crank several times and checked the alignment several times, each time they checked out. I verified the timing belt tensioner several times as well.</p><p></p><p>At one time I noticed the timing belt working its way off the gears and had to reset the whole assembly. The tech at Central Florida Motorsports, who sold me the timing belt and parts (tensioner, idler, serpentine belt, etc) told me that the crank pulley would keep the belt on. </p><p></p><p>I installled everything, doublechecked, etc. The car starts, however it doesn't run very well. There is a burning odor that can best be described as rubber on plastic. I removed the upper timing cover and checked the belt after driving a couple miles and there is not abnormal signs of wear or rubbing. When the car cools I will disassemble the lower covers and check.</p><p></p><p>The car runs terrible. The throttle is slow to respond and there is what can be described as an exhaust rumble. I am assuming I have the cams out of alignment. I will have to disassmble and check. I am thinking the variable cam gear is out of adjustment. </p><p></p><p>If I understand the variable cam gear, it is actuated by oil pressure. I noticed oil draining out of it. Quite a bit of oil drained out of it during the 5 day process. It is possible this draining of oil is causing the timing issue?</p><p></p><p>If I check the cams and they are in alignment with the crank with the alignment tools, where do I go from there?</p><p></p><p>Any advice is appreciated.</p><p></p><p>Thanks in advance,</p><p> Vincent</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="a64armt, post: 7054249, member: 7022"] I am at my wits end trying to change this timing belt. Car had zero issues before I "attempted" the timing belt replacement. I had problems getting the cam gears loose, but I finally got them. I aligned the cams and crank per the instructions with the tools and installed the timing belt, then tightened the cam gears. I rotated the crank several times and checked the alignment several times, each time they checked out. I verified the timing belt tensioner several times as well. At one time I noticed the timing belt working its way off the gears and had to reset the whole assembly. The tech at Central Florida Motorsports, who sold me the timing belt and parts (tensioner, idler, serpentine belt, etc) told me that the crank pulley would keep the belt on. I installled everything, doublechecked, etc. The car starts, however it doesn't run very well. There is a burning odor that can best be described as rubber on plastic. I removed the upper timing cover and checked the belt after driving a couple miles and there is not abnormal signs of wear or rubbing. When the car cools I will disassemble the lower covers and check. The car runs terrible. The throttle is slow to respond and there is what can be described as an exhaust rumble. I am assuming I have the cams out of alignment. I will have to disassmble and check. I am thinking the variable cam gear is out of adjustment. If I understand the variable cam gear, it is actuated by oil pressure. I noticed oil draining out of it. Quite a bit of oil drained out of it during the 5 day process. It is possible this draining of oil is causing the timing issue? If I check the cams and they are in alignment with the crank with the alignment tools, where do I go from there? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks in advance, Vincent [/QUOTE]
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