rx7guy

Hello everyone. I'm trying to do the timing belt for my father's car and I'm running into an issue with the tightness of the belt.

I purchased new #1/2 pulleys as well as the timing belt tensioner.

What I'm seeing is the main timing belt tensioner, 1 washer, and the bolt. What I'm wondering is how to tension the belt correctly?

I've read on the forum about a pin that you have to release once you have the belt around the cams and driveshaft but it looks really loose and turns really loose. I don't see any pin to release. Also, why is there a big gaping hole where part of the timing belt tensioner rests on? The washer doesn't sit on it, does it?

Anyone have pics or can direct me on how to tension it tightly?

Thanks for any help. BTW, this is my first timing belt change on a car. Boy, what a car to try my skills at...

rx7guy

Nevermind. I figured it out. I was looking at the #2 pulley and wondering how can I tension the belt. I realized way later that the timing belt tensioner was the one pushing up on the pulley.

It's now tight. Thanks to the community for the pics and me re-reading it through again.