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Timing Belt Woes

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Clucky, Apr 6, 2024.

  1. Apr 6, 2024 at 6:35 PM
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    Clucky

    Clucky [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Struggling this time around on the timing belt. This one came without the cam lines on it. Either way, I'm off by one tooth on the crank gear and it just doesn't feel like there's any slack to give in this belt. Any suggestions?


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  2. Apr 6, 2024 at 6:50 PM
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    Dm93

    Dm93 Test Don't Guess

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    I've had a few of those belts with the lines drawn on them where the lines were off a bit, just use the marks on the cams and crank to line it up.
     
  3. Apr 6, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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    Clucky

    Clucky [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks brother. Looks like I'm in business. Forgot I had to start with the crank gear just before TDC, which is what I had to do last time, 10 years ago. Time to relax and pick this job up tomorrow.
     
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  4. Apr 6, 2024 at 7:23 PM
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    Dm93

    Dm93 Test Don't Guess

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    Yea I've been there, sometimes you just need to step away from things for a bit and come back to it.:thumbsup:
     
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