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Chicago96GT
10-25-2007, 05:07 PM
Well in the next few days i need to take my timing off and i need a few pointers? Can someone just lay out the DO's and DONT's about taking my timing belt off. FYI Im doing this to do my head gaskets. Pretty much i know i cant let them move a certain direction, but does this mean i cant let them move at all. What do i do so i dont total my engine? Also do i need any special tools to take the cams off?
SammyDaFish
10-26-2007, 08:05 AM
you can let them move, just don't force them when you're trying to line them up again. if you line them up before you take it off you won;t have anything to worry about. though if you're taking the heads off you won;t have anything to worry about anyway. it;s when you're putting it back on that you need to be careful.
Chicago96GT
10-27-2007, 01:17 PM
Thanks....anyone else/morning BUMP :grin: When im putting it all back ill be here dont worry!
Chicago96GT
11-01-2007, 06:36 PM
Is there any special tools i will need while disassembling the timing? In the FSM is says something about a Crank Lock or something and a ST Crank wrench. Are these things a must or can i do it without? Thanks -Nick
SammyDaFish
11-02-2007, 08:06 AM
nope, no special tools needed. an impact gun (if the radiation is out) or a strategically placed breaker bar is handy for taking off the crank bolt. and on DOHC cars a pair of cam gear locks is helpful for keeping the cam gears aligned while putting the new belt on, but not necessary
2.5GT
11-02-2007, 06:56 PM
dont forget to line up your timing marks...
Chicago96GT
11-03-2007, 12:36 AM
how do i stop the cam gears from moving while i take them off?
2.5GT
11-03-2007, 08:22 PM
how do i stop the cam gears from moving while i take them off?

You really cant, unless theres a way that i've not know of.

but line up the marks where the plastic piece is, and along with your timing belt. it should have a white solid line on the belt.
Chicago96GT
11-08-2007, 08:00 PM
So i get how to line everything up and i looked at it today and found all the marks. The only thing is do i have to keep turning the crank to line up the white marks with the ones on my belt. Is it ok to crank it as many times as it takes? Can i hurt anything, and also if im taking my timing off to do my heads, I still have to line the marks up with the belt correct?
SammyDaFish
11-09-2007, 08:03 AM
if you're taking the heads off don't worry about lining anything up now, just take the heads off... nothing needs to be lined up until you put it back together.... doing all that stuff while the engine's out of the car is way easier anyway, dunno if you're at that point yet.
Chicago96GT
11-09-2007, 01:24 PM
well ive just been taking it slow bcause my gaskets and torque wrench are not here yet. So i think they should be in by mon or tue and im staying up for as long as it takes me to put it all on. So your saying if im doing my heads, just line the marks on the cam gears to the block lines and worry about my belt lines when i put it all back together?
SammyDaFish
11-10-2007, 11:28 PM
you don't have to line anything up when you're taking it apart, just take the heads off
Chicago96GT
11-14-2007, 07:49 PM
ok so i got my belt off and everything but i dont know what to do about my sprockets. So how do i stop them from moving? Or how can i get the bolt loose plz help? Im on laptop in garage and need a liitle help :grin:
Chicago96GT
11-14-2007, 09:37 PM
BUMP AND HELP ME PLZ
d1giPhux
11-15-2007, 11:18 AM
Did you check out the Factory Service Manual in my signature? It might help you out! :wink:
Chicago96GT
11-15-2007, 04:18 PM
I have the FSM and it doest, in there it tells you to use a crank stop witch is an ST and i dont want to buy any ST's at this moment but i got it off an ill post some pics later of my day off horror :evil:
Chicago96GT
11-15-2007, 09:00 PM
A little clean up.

Before:
http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/33863/2006246701564145257_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006246701564145257)
After:
http://aycu17.webshots.com/image/34856/2006235470112254703_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006235470112254703)
Cams Out:
http://aycu18.webshots.com/image/33457/2006260966014118655_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006260966014118655)
Engine Shot:
http://aycu21.webshots.com/image/34260/2006219818098447653_rs.jpg (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2006219818098447653)