BoostAddct

I just replaced the timing belt/water pump on the SC300 I picked up and I think during the crank bolt removal I may have jumped a few teeth on the belt...so I just want to make sure of something....

When the crank pulley timing mark is at the 0 mark on the timing belt cover the camshafts should both be pointing straight up at the TDC marks on the cam pulley cover correct? Just want to make sure before I go starting this thing. Thanks!

2jznosht

correct. ps. if you somehow botch the timing the car wont start

2jznosht

There are indents on the cam gears you can use to line up tdc also

BoostAddct

Thanks. Both cams ended up being a few teeth off. I figured that was the case because when I was trying to get the crank bolt loose it sounded like it jumped a few teeth. I have everything lined up now, but ran into a little speed bump with the fan not fitting the new water pump correctly so I won't be able to fire it up until tomorrow.