Originally posted by Redlinerz
what pulley are yous talking about? The one that has the alternator belt and AC belt? Or the one that The timing belt goes around? I only know of 2 gear that have marks. The Cam Gear and the lower gear that the timing belt also goes around. I assume you are talking about the lower pulley that the timing belt goes around. Ima turn that to it's mark and the cam gear should be at all 3 marks right? If not i gotta losen the tensioner and rotate the cam gear to it's marks. I dont have to really remove any belts except the alternator belt right. This is what I think you guys are talking about. Let me know if I'm right or wrong.
youre on the right track, but we need to fix a few things.
the lower pulley, the big honkin massive pulley with the crank bolt in it is your
crank pulley. yes, rotate this till the red mark is 12 o clock, and matches the knick on your plastic timing belt cover. Yes, when you do this the cam gear should match up with all three marks, but further, when you bend down you should have confidence that the arms of it are EXACTLY level and the top arm of this gear points at EXACTLY 12am, this is crucial. mine was close, but not close enough, and like i say, one tooth off can be the difference between a normal engine and a piece of crap.
no you dont need to do anything with any other belts, i dont believe the altenator belt has to come off, you only have to get the plastic plug out the timing cover so you can loosen the tensioner.