Timing belt problem...

[dat51072]

i'm having trouble getting the timing belt back on the cam sprocket. it came off fine but when i tried to put it back on it was too tight.

[e_racer1999]

you let the chain slip too much and now the tensioner has popped out. Get ready to take off the whole front cover, including the crank pulley. I don't envy you; you're going to have to life the engine out some to get an impact wrench on that pulley bolt. And pick up a 3 jaw puller from your local auto parts store; they should have them for rent.

[datzenmike]

i'm having trouble getting the timing belt back on the cam sprocket. it came off fine but when i tried to put it back on it was too tight.

Remove rad and put a 1/2" drive 27mm socket on that crank bolt. Leave car in gear with E brake on. Let the ratchet or Johnson bar hang down and kick sideways with your foot. I've pulled about a dozen pulleys in my time some from engines on the ground. I put a piece of pipe over the handle and gave it a sudden smack with a 4lb hammer. Never had to use a puller yet. Just tap the around the back side of the pulley with a hammer, I said tap. Take your time... Comes right off.

[spoolinitup33]

When I put my timing belt back on my 300zx, I could get it around the crank pulley and one of the cam sprockets, but not the other one. I ended up taking a flat head screw driver and putting it under the timing belt, and right on the edge of the cam sprocket. Then just slide a part on at a time, and keep moving the screwdriver head around the sprocket a little at a time and get it on there. You might end up having to use two screw drivers.

[dat51072]

i just pulled the engine out and got that all fixed. all that's left is putting it back in. thanks so much!