Timing Belt Help
 

I'm in need of a little help with my timing belt.

I took off the timing cover this weekend and went to the idiot card when pulling off the crank pulley. I removed the four pulleys and tried to remove the large bolt in the center. I used a wrench on the cam gear braced against the motor mount to stop the engine from turning (I know, idiotic).

Anyways, when I tried to break the bolt loose it clicked. I thought that was the wrench clicking against the motor mount, which it had done when I put tension on it. I turned it a little more and it clicked a couple more times. I realized at that time, that was the crank pulley skipping teeth on the timing belt. I removed the wrench on the cam gear and tried turning the motor over by hand. It turned a little bit before stopping. I didn't try to start it or anything, so nothing is bent as of yet. I removed the key and battery, so no one tries to start it.

What I need is a little help retiming the engine. The belt and whatnot are good, as it was done 5k ago. I just need the tensioner tool and to line everything up again and get it back in time. I've never done it before, I'm use to working on small block chevy stuff. The car is sitting in my shop, which has a full tool chest, air tools, lift, etc. It's our old race shop.

The bad part is that it is located in Prior Lake. Not many of you are south of the river. I would be willing to pay for gas and dinner for the night. Let me know if any of you would interested in helping me out and your schedule.

Thanks
James

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I could head out there this weekend possibly. Maybe Saturday night?

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That would be great. Do you have the tensioner tool? I know TKR has offered his help as well, but I'd like to meet a fellow galant owner. No offense to him or his Evo.

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What tensioner tool are you talking about(there are 3 mitsu tools u can use, but u don't really need). You kinda don't need any specific tool, unless you are extremely anal and want it done 100% perfect. Just take take the tensioner off and throw it in a vice. Use a small allen wrench to hold the pin.

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if 1quick4 cant come out i could come out and help you

if yoiu need me my number is 715-222-6098

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Same here.. let me know!

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Thats how I did mine, you can also use a 90 degree needle nose pliers instead of the tensioner tool.

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/arti...g63-turbo.html

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i use a 90 degree ring pliers