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**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 09:28 AM

just want a couple other opinions before i put this shit back together. this is where the TDC on the cam sprockets are:

when the TDC on the crank is here:

i know its suppose to be 1/2 tooth off just not exactly sure which direction?? does it look right??

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 09:41 AM

josB_srt4 · 04-13-2008, 10:04 AM

its off...

**OrAnGe-SrT4** · 04-13-2008, 10:06 AM

The exhaust cam gear, or the furthest to the firewall, should be 1/2" below the intake cam gear.

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 10:06 AM

so its suppose to be a half tooth off the other direction?? the tensioner already tight in that pic BTW

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 10:08 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by OrAnGe-SrT4

The exhaust cam gear, or the furthest to the firewall, should be 1/2" below the intake cam gear.

sweet thanks man

**OrAnGe-SrT4** · 04-13-2008, 10:11 AM

No your timing belt is on and the tensioner is set so your good. BEFORE you put the belt on it's supposed to be a half inch off so it'll straighten up when you slide the belt on.

Now the tensioner is funky to set imo, just make sure you have the pin in the center when you tighten the bolt down. And once it's tight check again because I had mine move around when I'd go to tighten the bolt down.

I think you're then supposed to rotate the oil pump sprocket two full revolutions then check again. Long ass process if you ask me.

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 10:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by OrAnGe-SrT4

No your timing belt is on and the tensioner is set so your good. BEFORE you put the belt on it's supposed to be a half inch off so it'll straighten up when you slide the belt on.

Now the tensioner is funky to set imo, just make sure you have the pin in the center when you tighten the bolt down. And once it's tight check again because I had mine move around when I'd go to tighten the bolt down.

I think you're then supposed to rotate the oil pump sprocket two full revolutions then check again. Long ass process if you ask me.

so it was correct?? i went out there and messed with it somemore

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 10:45 AM

here is what i have now..... tensioner is tight, crank tdc is right on:

HCCAFan · 04-13-2008, 10:51 AM

I always thought exhaust was 1/2 inch behind intake. That looks 1/2 inch ahead to me. I haven't done this yet but I'd like to be sure.

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 10:53 AM

i though 1/2 tooth, not 1/2"...........now im confused again

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 10:55 AM

where you at ORANGESRT4????? i need some input so i can hurry and drive my car!!! i driven it 3 days in the past month!

05plsrt4 · 04-13-2008, 11:06 AM

With the belt on, tensioner adjusted correctly, rotate the crank twice, line the crank to the trailing edge of the tooth (which you have in the pic) take a peice of paper and like it up accross all 4 timing marks on the cams. The center 2 will be up a hair off the peice of paper.

That is the best way to know if its in time.

**quickshift** · 04-13-2008, 11:10 AM

k lemme go try that shit real quick!

HCCAFan · 04-13-2008, 11:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by HCCAFan

I always thought exhaust was 1/2 inch behind intake. That looks 1/2 inch ahead to me. I haven't done this yet but I'd like to be sure.

Nevermind. I just looked it up on alldata and yours looks perfect.

They say;
"Set camshafts timing marks so that the exhaust camshaft sprocket is a 1/2 notch below the intake camshaft sprocket (Fig. 137). CAUTION: Ensure that the arrows on both camshaft sprockets are facing up."