97 LS Timing Belt Install Question

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Feb 3, 2025 | 10:14 AM

Superfast1

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97 LS Timing Belt Install Question

Hi there, there's a slight different between the timing belt install of the 90-94 vs 95-97 which I guess it has to do w/ one being non-interference & the other being interference engine. According to the Aisin Timing Belt Kit TKT-030 install instructions that came w/ the kit, for the 95-97, it stated: After turning the crankshaft clockwise until the No. 1 cylinder at TDC & the 2 camshaft's timing marks aligned, turn the crankshaft clockwise another 50 deg until pulley timing mark aligned with guide pulley bolt as shown in picture. I'm not exactly sure what or where the guide pulley bolt they're referring to so can someone explain or point it out for me? Thanks

Feb 3, 2025 | 11:22 AM

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The timing pulley (bolt highlighted in red here), you should also see a small mark on the casing just behind the crank pulley.

Feb 3, 2025 | 11:35 AM

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Got it. Thank you very much, Bradland.

One more thing, when I'm ready to do the timing belt, can I get by without moving the AC compressor to one side?

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Feb 5, 2025 | 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Superfast1

One more thing, when I'm ready to do the timing belt, can I get by without moving the AC compressor to one side?

it's been years but from what i remember, i never touched the ac compressor when i did the t-belt job!

more (for a 1st gen but very similar on the 95-97)!
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/engine/timingbelt.html