Austarion

Ok next problem. when i took the front of the motor apart to replace the water pump i turned the motor to TDC then took the front pullleys and timing cover off, then i marked with a paint pen on each cam sprocket i also noted the timing marks where horizontal on both sprokets. then i makred the crank sproket. then removed the tensioner and removed the belt. after replacing the water pump and putting everything back together ive found that if i have all paint marks lined up correctly and replace the tensioner once the crank pulley is on it doesnt sit at exactly TDC its about 10 degrees out. when i pull the cam pulley round to TDC it pulls the cam sprokets out of align.

Now i didnt touch the tension on the tensioner, i just undid all retaining bolts. My guess is i need to let some tension off the belt so everything sits inline as it was before i removed the belt.
If this is the case how do i let off the tension? do i loosed the hex screw on the bottom of the tensioner.

here is some pics of what im talking about.

timing mark on crank sproket

the cam sprocket marks lined up. tho when i move the crank pulley basck to TDC the middle horizontal lines move apart.

this is where the pulley sits all put back together.

what have i done wrong.

did u line everything up on top dead centre before you dismantled it? also remember there is a bolt you pull out on the passengers side of the block halfway down to make sure that the lower balance shaft is aligned (by inserting a 6mm diameter screwdriver in about 8 cm's)

you shouldnt have to mark anything as there are already marks everywhere..

yes when you let the auto tensioner go it will pull the cam gears around a bit, if it's past the alignment marks then retime the gears..

yeah everything was at tdc when i took the belt off. so i just make make sure all the marks are where they were and it will be sweet.

how exactl do i check the align ment of the balance shaft. there is an arrow on the balance shaft sproket that lines up at tdc. is this what you mean?

http://www.vfaq.com/mods/timingbelt-1G.html

found a good link.

shoulda had a look before diving in, ohwell sink or swim time. and i need to swim