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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 28 2012, 11:49 AM (530 Views) | |
| gump | Apr 28 2012, 11:49 AM Post #1 |
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I have a 94 metro 2dr Htchbk and am trying to set the timing in the 1.0. I've heard that the 80C mark is the one i want to use, but everytime i try to move the cam gear to that mark it springs forward and i am left in an angry state. if anyone knows a trick to keeping the cam gear from moving or if something is not right any advice will be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance! |
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| Bad Bent | Apr 28 2012, 12:16 PM Post #2 |
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I've had this and it may be the cause of the belt being a tooth off in most cases. With the spark plugs in, I set the crank sprocket at it's mark. Stretch the right/longest stretch of the timing belt tight up to the cam gear. You may be able to rotate the cam gear by hand and if not use a socket wrench to rotate it so the marks align and install the belt. Then wrap the belt around the tensioner. Forget the spring adjuster and add a little more tension (2-3-4 pounds) as you tighten the tensioner bolt. At least that's what I did.
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| Woodie | Apr 28 2012, 02:37 PM Post #3 |
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Make sure the pin that locates the cam sprocket on the cam is pointing straight down at the crank. If the sprocket is installed on the other slot, then you need to use the other timing mark. |
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| ernrose | Apr 28 2012, 08:45 PM Post #4 |
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i set the cam up/then clamp on vice grips pliers on the left and right side of cam shaft....don't clamp on the lobes of shaft/ clamp between the lobes/ bine both pliers against the left and right of the inner walls of the head. |
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| clarkdw | Apr 28 2012, 11:55 PM Post #5 |
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What a simple and effective solution. Good thought. |
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| gump | Apr 29 2012, 03:03 AM Post #6 |
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thanks for the help guys, she seems to be runnin like a champ again, i sure do appreciate all the help!
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