Do timing marks always line up?

Make sure you know where the timing marks are on your engine, and that you have them set up properly with No. After you remove the top section of the timing belt cover, you should see a timing mark on the camshaft sprocket — this mark usually lines up with the edge of the cylinder head or valve cover.

What should I do if my timing belt snaps?

At this point, the camshaft sprockets will align with the marks on engine, and the crank sprocket will align with the marks on the engine. Some engines, like GM interference DOHC V6s, will require special tools keep the cams from moving, so consult with a factory service manual if you can.

Where are the timing marks on a timing belt?

(2a) Find the timing marks on the flywheel and cam, and set them both to TDC. (2b) The flywheel pulley TDC mark is accessible through a hole in the bellhousing. (2c) The camshaft TDC is easy to find — especially if you add white paint as we did.

What are the bright links on a timing chain?

Locate marks or “bright” links in your timing chain. These links are brighter than the other links and are used to align your engine. Set your engine to top dead center. To get your engine to top dead center, line the bright links on the timing chain up with the marks on your camshaft and crankshaft gears.

Can a timing belt be replaced with an engine?

1) That interference engine thing again; and 2) Every camshaft and crankshaft on planet Earth is indexed to No. 1 TDC. If you try to remove and replace the timing belt with the engine in any other position, chances are good you’ll throw things out of time.

How to change timing belt on Subaru EJ25?

How to set timing (timing belt change) on a Subaru SOHC EJ25. Line up the cam sprockets with the index marks above. Wrap your old belt around to double check your marks line up. If you didn’t do that step, wrap your new belt around the crankshaft sprocket under the tensioner and black pulley and over the camshafts.

How to line up timing marks on a Subaru?

Then you can free spin the cam sprockets as much as you want with any tool you choose – since the crank is lined up, all 4 pistons are half way down the cylinder walls and nothing will touch no matter what you do. ^thats exactly what i did, got the belt on, everything works great. :sunny:

How long does it take to replace timing belt?

Though you’ll spend only a few minutes replacing the timing belt itself, it can take an hour or more to dig down through the spaghetti of hoses, wiring and covers found in a modern engine bay. We even had to disconnect and cap a pair of fuel lines when we did the job on this VW 2.0-liter Four.