91 geo storm gsi t belt broke

1991 GEO STORM
254,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LANCE MENKE
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do the cams need to be re-timed after broken belt? is there starting point and procedure to correctly re-time so you don't damage valves? putting cam shaves back to correct position for belt install putting pistons into center of stroke obvious the cams ?. First figure out where cams are then? this is tricky/difficult part for me. getting them there then positioning the lower assemblies pistons/ distributor ect?.
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:17 PM
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Is it SOHC or DOHC??
Dec 12, 2010 at 6:42 PM
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with crank/#1 piston at TDC then make cams like pic.
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Dec 12, 2010 at 9:57 PM
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make sure all marks are still aligned when belt is on and tight.roll over engine twice around with a wrench back to TDC again and recheck before starting.
Dec 12, 2010 at 10:02 PM
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if valves interfere with pistons you should ckeck for bent valves before replacing belt.
Dec 12, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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Its an interference engine-double check the valves and pistons condition
Dec 12, 2010 at 10:22 PM
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