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Old 23-08-2012, 11:57 PM
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Changing the topic to the issue of timing, how did you ensure the timing marks were lined up when you replaced the timing belt ajay?

There is only one way to do it properly, and that's by:

1. Ensuring the marks on the original belt line up with the pulley marks, before removing the belt.

2. Use a paint pen to redraw the marks on the belt before removing it, if they are faded or rubbed off.

3. Put the old and new belts together once the original is removed, and make sure the marks line up! This is VERY important, because sometimes they're not the same! If they aren't, mark the new belt with the paint pen to match the old belt. If you want to be super accurate, count the teeth between the marks on the old and the new belt also.

4. Install new belt, ensuring that marks line up with pulley marks.

If this hasn't been done as above, then there is a chance the timing could actually be out.