Posted by: Paul on October 23, 100 at 12:59:34:

In Reply to: Timing belt replacement Posted by: Pete on October 23, 100 at 09:11:58:

: 94 Camry SE engine 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6. I replaced my timing belt(95K mi) and now idles slightly rough. I was not able to line up all marks(cam & crank) exactly. With the crank at TDC the cam marks should be at 12:00, correct? It seems they are off by 1/2 tooth! I matched the old belt to the new before replacement and I'm confident it is the correct belt, but did not use chalk or white-out to mark exact position. Should I be using the alignment "hole" on the crank pulley or the timing mark? Please help. Thanks!

Pete , What you have to do is place the cam pulleys one tooth off . When the tensioner is engaged it will align the cams to their proper timing . Its not a valve bender engine , but with the cams off , even one tooth , will cause the engine to run poorly .

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: : 94 Camry SE engine 1MZ-FE 3.0L V6. I replaced my timing belt(95K mi) and now idles slightly rough. I was not able to line up all marks(cam & crank) exactly. With the crank at TDC the cam marks should be at 12:00, correct? It seems they are off by 1/2 tooth! I matched the old belt to the new before replacement and I'm confident it is the correct belt, but did not use chalk or white-out to mark exact position. Should I be using the alignment "hole" on the crank pulley or the timing mark? Please help. Thanks! : Pete , What you have to do is place the cam pulleys one tooth off . When the tensioner is engaged it will align the cams to their proper timing . Its not a valve bender engine , but with the cams off , even one tooth , will cause the engine to run poorly .

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