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Old 08-23-2005, 12:17 PM
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you probably left something in the way?
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Old 08-23-2005, 01:11 PM
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dowel pins
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Old 08-23-2005, 02:55 PM
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thanks...it was the dowel pins

Next question...im putting the timing belt on (i marked it and the cam gear)...but the marks dont line up anymore...how can i adjust the cam gear?
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Old 08-23-2005, 03:03 PM
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you cant
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Old 08-23-2005, 03:05 PM
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---- well then what do I do? my marks are off by a few notches now
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Old 08-23-2005, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by random-strike
i never take off the IM or the manifold/turbo. they are not heavy they are aluminum lol!

disconnect everything. pull it off. easy as that.




i only wish i was strong enough to do that all by my lonesome.....

nice work there big guy.
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Old 08-24-2005, 12:05 AM
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bump

What do I do THe timing belt is a few notches off from my marks...
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Old 08-24-2005, 02:40 AM
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you need to relign it up properly before you tighten the tensioner. Take the belt off again and make sure its all lined up, keep an eye on it and have a friend help you.
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Old 08-24-2005, 03:58 PM
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you need to relign it up properly before you tighten the tensioner. Take the belt off again and make sure its all lined up, keep an eye on it and have a friend help you.
ouch...is that the only way to fix it?

when i took it off, i just slipped it off the cam gear
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