# gsr timing belt busted! new one on but not sure if its correct. **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [September 17, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502 "2011-09-17T10:56:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![graphixdezign6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@graphixdezign6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphixdezign6)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 10:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/1 "2011-09-17T10:56:08Z")
Edited Again\* Found a head on craigslist. Going to pick that up, bolt it on and build the other head in my spare time. Edited\* Hey Guys, Im trying to organize a list of parts that i need to pull the head and replace however many bent valves i have. Does this look about right? Headgasket Valve Seals Cam Cap (mine is leaking) Cam seals on the cam gear side How ever many new valves Intake manifold Gasket * * * hey guys, well the thing us honda guys all fear happened to me, timing belt busted. i put the new tensioner, pump and belt on and started but sounded like crap. pulled it back apart, adjusted valves, checked plugs and distributor. one thing thats weird which made me think i didnt have it timed right was i had to turn the distributor all the way towards the front pf the car to get at 18degrees. any closer to the firewall and it was over. im thinking the inevitable happend and i bent some valves. just wanted to verify i have it lined up correctly. does this look right to you guys. thanks guys, chris making a thread from your phone FTL! ![http://s4.postimage.org/jif6cb3fd/crank.jpg](http://s4.postimage.org/jif6cb3fd/crank.jpg) ![http://s4.postimage.org/5c2jxme6l/2011_09_17_13_14_36_180.jpg](http://s4.postimage.org/5c2jxme6l/2011_09_17_13_14_36_180.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/2 "2011-09-17T11:27:07Z")
Shoulda looked in the parts bin. I’ve got a brand new oem belt for sale. Yes the marks look correct. ---
**Author:** ![graphixdezign6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@graphixdezign6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphixdezign6)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/3 "2011-09-17T11:41:32Z")
i know, saw it. i picked this one up a couple weeks ago. like the day after you posted! well i guess ill put it backk together and compression check it to verify which valves are bent. would a bent valve situation throw your timing way off? ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/4 "2011-09-17T11:57:12Z")
Also you want the distributer at 16\* not 18. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/5 "2011-09-17T17:04:05Z")
looks like a little to much freeplay on the belt as well . ---
**Author:** ![GermanPSI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/germanpsi/32/6353_2.png) [@GermanPSI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GermanPSI)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/6 "2011-09-17T17:13:12Z")
Do leak down test ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2011, 11:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/7 "2011-09-17T23:08:29Z")
interference engine. 99% chance you bent a handful of valves. i have 7 bent, and 1 broken i can give you from my TDI if you are unsure of what to look for. ---
**Author:** ![graphixdezign6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@graphixdezign6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphixdezign6)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/8 "2011-09-19T05:59:33Z")
thanks for the suggestions guys. Guess i’ll pull the head and go from there. Thanks for the offer Mk4. I saw this video on youtube on how to check for bent valves. Pour some water through each of the intake and exhaust ports and look for water leaking through the valve seats. Maybe i will give that a try. ---
**Author:** ![Boxersix](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxersix/32/6327_2.png) [@Boxersix](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Boxersix)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/9 "2011-09-19T06:10:13Z")
use rubbing alcohol not water, it’s “thinner”. ---
**Author:** ![graphixdezign6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@graphixdezign6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphixdezign6)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2011, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/10 "2011-09-19T06:25:56Z")
cool, thanks boxer. ---
**Author:** ![graphixdezign6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@graphixdezign6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphixdezign6)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2011, 8:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/11 "2011-09-21T08:03:54Z")
Hey Guys, Im trying to organize a list of parts that i need to pull the head and replace however many bent valves i have. Does this look about right? Headgasket Valve Seals Cam Cap (mine is leaking) Cam seals on the cam gear side How ever many new valves Intake manifold Gasket Id love to find a used gsr head for the right price but there doesnt seem to be any avail right now. ---
**Author:** ![graphixdezign6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/85e7bf/32.png) [@graphixdezign6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/graphixdezign6)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2011, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/12 "2011-09-21T10:29:44Z")
Edited Again, lol\* Found a head on craigslist. Going to pick that up, bolt it on and build the other head in my spare time. ---
**Author:** ![toolow69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ac91a4/32.png) [@toolow69](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toolow69)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/13 "2011-09-22T08:33:48Z")
good luck with the head. hope everything works out for u!!! ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/14 "2011-09-22T17:14:18Z")
Buy my timing belt! Oem is best. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 9:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/15 "2011-09-22T21:13:41Z")
> [@OFFICIAL: 2008 ELECTION THREAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-2008-election-thread/41192/638): > > Buy my timing belt! Oem is best. a gates racing belt \> oem ---
**Author:** ![Reckone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/reckone/32/6324_2.png) [@Reckone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Reckone)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2011, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/16 "2011-09-22T21:34:21Z")
Oem cheaper then gates…really doesn’t matter. I love people that buy greedy belts. Stupid fucks. ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [September 23, 2011, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gsr-timing-belt-busted-new-one-on-but-not-sure-if-its-correct/260502/17 "2011-09-23T09:14:09Z")
> [@Pregnant-this possible?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pregnant-this-possible/45611/61): > > a gates racing belt \> oem I just want this belt out of my garage :lol