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Generally, for most single cam engines, there is a dot or mark on the cam sprocket and a similar mark on the crank sprocket. Point them at each other. the timing marks on the crank and cam sprockets must be lined up with marks on the timing chain in an overhead cam engine

The engine is a four cam motor with two cams on each head.

The timing belt is tensioned with three tensioners and it is advised you mark each sprocket position with White Out when the sprocket notches align with the four marks in the timing cover backing plate, as well as the crank position being at #1 TDC.

The engine timing requires the use of a SST (Special Service Tool. ) that GM supplied each dealership to lock all the cams and the crank so you can install a new belt kit.

The GM OE Timing Kit with all tensioner rollers and belt is around $400.00 to $500.00.

It is possible to lock the cams with other means and mark off the new belt from the marks you made on the old belt where it aligns with the static reference marks on the backing plate.

I used a pair of wooden wedges between the cam sprockets after aligning everything up.

However, it would be easy to snap off the cam nose journals if you hammered them in too tight. User beware !

Each tensioner has to be loosened to allow belt to install and juggling the two excentric tensioners to align the cams is done first, holding the belt to the cam sprockets with cable ties.

The last 'self adjusting tensioner' is then tightened to align it's notches together for final tension on the belt.

Turn the engine over by hand to check alignment of sprockets and make sure there is no internal mechanical interference.

FYI. ........There is a small bore vacuum hose from the underside of the throttle body to the fuel pressure regulator at back of engine...you will knock the rubber connection hose off while trying to get the timing cover off....make sure it is reinstalled.

NB : There is a DIY section on ALLDATA.com you can see by paying a small fee for the vehicle of your choise.

Most manufacturers recommend replacing the timing belt every 70,000 miles.

2 goes into 60, 30 times because 30 * 2 = 60. It's that simple.

i was advised to replace the Cam Belt at 75000 miles or five years whatever was soonest, For piece of mind i also changed the belt tensioner and the water pump, as costs were minimal compared to an engine failure!

Hope this helps

Well depending on the cam gear your truck may have a (A,B,C ) and not (1,2,3).On the cam gear or sprocket you want the arrow stamped in the metal behind it lined up with A! That is number 1.Now with the crankshaft you will want that lower gear pulley with the notch like a U to line up with the arrow stamped into the metal behind that gear.It is really easy to see and the ARROW looks like a V really.Sometimes this may be off a 1/8 inch but within the range cam(topside) or the crankshaft U indention.Hope this is clear enough and take your time,It took me several times to achieve this because the belt being off one tooth on my tries.

The 2004 Toyota Sequoia has a timing belt rather than a timing chain. It is recommended that the belt be changed every 90,000 miles. The cost will usually range between $600 to $900.

If your crank, cam, and distributor where lined up correctly, you should be pretty close. If not, there is a rubber wedge on the transmission bell housing. Remove this wedge, and you should see your marks through this "window" Take your distributor cap off and #1 plug out. You can turn crank till Top Dead Center. Rotor should be hittting on position 1 on distributor. Loosen distributor and hook up timing light. Book says 12 degrees BEFORE TDC, but mine runs closer to 9 or 10.

If you lined up the crank with the distributor, with notch in cam at 12 o'clock...you should be real close!

There is no external timing marks on 2001 Saturn.

it may be possible but it has to be the same year TL 2001 TL type S and a regular TL BUT same year may be possible but before swap check the conectors and all sensor to be the same plug and no more or less conections.

GOOD LUCK.. I have a 2001 tl and I wanted to put a 99 tl tranny is not the same ..

julio navarrete I do alot of work in many cars at NICOS MECHANIC SHOP.

The Simple answer is yes the piston its the valves and possibly damage the pistons

A timing chain typically doesn't need to be replaced until you tear down the engine for a rebuild.

Unlike a timing belt, which is operated dry, the timing belt is in an oil bath and will last much longer.

If your engine needs a valve job, rings, oil pump or any other components that require a "tear-down", that would be the right time to replace the timing chain, sprockets and chain tensioning rails.

Look closly at the sprocket and you will see a small dot or indentation,you align both dots (cam and crank sprocket dots)

Depends on the year of you Accord.

1976-89 Replace every 60,000 miles

1990-96 Replace every 90,000 miles

1997-10 Replace every 110,000 miles.

Replace every 10 years no matter the mileage.

an engine where, in the event that the timing is off or if the timing belt breaks, the pistons can collide with the valves and actually do damage.

Timing BELT on both the 2.0 liter 4 cylinder and the 2.7 liter V6

How to Change belt on 2005 corolla?

front timing cover

The timing chain on your Saturn is self adjusting. If it gets to the point that the self adjusting mechanism is no longer working, your engine is probably worn to the point that you need a little internal work; valves, pistons/rings, bore the cylinder, bearings...

The timing chain shouldn't stretch and the adjuster rails shouldn't wear much faster than the other components if the engine has been properly maintained.