Couple of questions about timing belt change on 3B

[Jonas_R]

So reading up on S2centrals guide on how to change the timing belt and I have a couple of questions.

1. Does the big pulley bolt really need to have thread-locking compound? I was under the impression that it was not used.

2. Anybody have some good pictures of 3B timing marks?

3. Do I need to worry about the dizzy on the 3B when changing the timing belt?

4. When checking timing afterwards by running the starter I assume removing fuel injector plugs and power to the coils should do the trick ( i have converted to multi coil setup)?

5. I'm planning to change the CPS as well while I have everything off, is there anything special I need to do or is it straight forward?

Think that was all for now.

[Knight Rider S4]

Hi Jonus answered below

1. Does the big pulley bolt really need to have thread-locking compound? I was under the impression that it was not used.

In my eyes yes , if it come out you will have a mega bill on your hands

2. Anybody have some good pictures of 3B timing marks?

If you look on my project thread should be pics there ..(if you need others PM me )

3. Do I need to worry about the dizzy on the 3B when changing the timing belt?

No, as long as you time the cam properly you wont need to worry about it

4. When checking timing afterwards by running the starter I assume removing fuel injector plugs and power to the coils should do the trick ( i have converted to multi coil setup)?

Check the timing by turning engine over by hand ..not starter !

5. I'm planning to change the CPS as well while I have everything off, is there anything special I need to do or is it straight forward?

Crank pulley sensor should be a straight swap

[Jonas_R]

Regarding 4. in S2central's guide it said something about turning over by hand first and then in the end try with the starter?

PM'ed you

[Knight Rider S4]

When changing belt over, I turn over engine by hand at least two revolutions and check timing marks again ..you could turn over by starter afterwards..would not do any harm

[4WheelDrifter]

3B Timing Marks.

[Smiley]

Excellent pics!

[4WheelDrifter]

Excuse the rust and dirt. It's all clean now.

[Jonas_R]

Thx mate