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rbrooks - 07 Nov 2005 03:25 GMT

My timing belt snapped while I was driving. While I know it's probably
a death knell for my valves I still want to change the belt to go
through the motions however I've run into some snags.

I know how to setup the alignment properly when there is a timing belt
on but how do I align everything when there's no belt?

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jim beam - 07 Nov 2005 03:31 GMT

> My timing belt snapped while I was driving. While I know it's probably
> a death knell for my valves I still want to change the belt to go
> through the motions however I've run into some snags.
>
> I know how to setup the alignment properly when there is a timing belt
> on but how do I align everything when there's no belt?

before you invest your time & money, check the valve clearances. if any
are way out, you've bent a valve.

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Burt S. - 09 Nov 2005 05:24 GMT

> My timing belt snapped while I was driving. While I know it's probably
> a death knell for my valves I still want to change the belt to go
> through the motions however I've run into some snags.
> I know how to setup the alignment properly when there is a timing belt
> on but how do I align everything when there's no belt?

Align the camshaft marks to the head with the word "UP" up.

http://square.cjb.cc/images/cammarks.gif

Align the pointer to the white dot on the flywheel (Accord) or the
pulley (Civic.) The white dot is usually marked with a T next to it.

http://www.lotuselancentral.com/images/repair/marks.gif

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