Timing issue

120,000 MILES • 2.5L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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ABJAMMIN
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I recently replaced timing belt/water pump in my car. The water pump had a hole in it and I figured I should change the belt while I am at it. The timing mark on the back cam was slightly off counterclockwise before installation of new belt and car was running smooth. I initially did not have the cams locked down and the rear cam slipped as I was putting the belt on. This engine is a non-freewheeling design so I had to loosen the rocker arms and I adjusted the cam back to the timing mark. After installation and rotating crank twice everything still seemed lined up. I started the car today and it seemed to run a little rough. I drove it up the street and began to hear a knocking noise and then my engine stalled and would not start back up. so i am assuming it jumped a tooth? Is there a trick to setting the timing on this engine?
Feb 8, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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HMAC300
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this engine is a valve bender you are not supposed to move cam or crank with belt off or damage will occur. if you have a camera look down spark plug holes you will see it for your knock. See pictures for install procedure.
Feb 8, 2017 at 11:25 PM
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