randal

Ok, well there is your problem. You have your cams both lined up but the crank is at 20 degrees Before TDC. It should be at 0.

You are going to have to release the tensioner, pull the belt and re-align. Make sure that when you re-do the belt that you rotate the crank at least 4 times to verify that the cams still align with the brackets and crank is at 0 degrees (TDC). Remember, the cams will only align every 2 revs of the crank because it is a 4 stroke engine. You will then be good to go.

cobalt91

Couldnt help but notice the thermostat. Are the bleed holes clocked correctly? I thought on would need to be at twelve o'clock.

billydpowe

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thanks randal, I was frustrated, I just take it for granted that DIY's have a basic understanding of engines, and that is the wrong approach... and yes cobalt 12 is right

randal

The thermostat bleed hole is called the "jiggle valve" and covered in this thread -> https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...gle-valve.html

BTW, Viper, nice pics. You could almost just loosen the tension on the belt, pull it off of the crank while leaving the cams in place, turn the crank to 0 degrees and reinstall the belt on the crank. Sometimes its not that easy but you could try.

viperrgh2

Did it again today everything was lined up it ran smooth idled low ran great and then after like a minute started miss firing and running like **** again

viperrgh2

Miss firing 3 5 6 and random

randal

So you realigned the timing belt, verified the timing as correct, buttoned it back up and it ran fine for a minute, then back to dieseling again? If that is correct, then I am afraid you are going to have to verify the timing again just to make sure the belt is not jumping a tooth or three. Maybe something wrong with the tensioner holding properly. We have also seen several instances where the crank pulley key was not aligned and just got 'mashed' back in. That causes a slippage as well.

viperrgh2

Nvm fixed it was a combo of belt which was fixed this am and 2 plug wires needed to be switched.. i need to stop working on cars at 11pm after workin since 6 am... ty all for the help much appreciated

cobalt91

Glad to hear its fixed. Which plug wires were crossed?

brybo86

LOL sounds like something I would do...
glad you got it all back together, correctly

Yamae

Congratulations on your success to fix. Hoped my advise was effective.