Re: Tech: Timing Belt Replacement 16v

[Brian McGarvey <brianm@zbt62.eastnet.gatech.edu>]

dont use the mark on the harmonic balancer use the one on the Flywheel for
lining it up You'll be a much happier camper
brian.
ask other ppl about the details mine is still screwed..
brian

On Fri, 3 Aug 2001, Brian Wagner wrote:

> I finished the timing blet relacement on the 87, it went smooth after I
> asked all the right questions. Thanks
>
> One more question:
> In the event that after you line the cam sprocket and the balancer up to
> their marks, what is the position of the pin on the crank sprocket 8 o'clock
> position roughly?
>
> That were mine was, when I bolted everything back up I turned the engine
> over two times like the bentley says and everything lined up again and was
> tight.
>
> Put my mind at ease so when I get my downpipe installed and fire it up< I
> won't have to worry about boogerin up the valves and pistons.
>
> TIA
>
> Brian
> 88 16v
> 87 16v
> 86 8v (sold)
>
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