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ok so bolt is off, crank is off, water pump is off, tentioner is off
NOW: the new pump is on, new tentioner is on, the new belt is on.
The way I did it was mark the teeth and spaces on the old belt, matched it to the new belt and then match the new belt marks to the marks on the crank and cam pulleys.
This way I didnt have to set the timing…thats ok right? Nothing was spun/moved.
Also, how do you adjust for the tension? can the belt be too tight?
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yes the belt can be too tight, when its finished the return side of the belt (closest to the front of the car) should be able to only twist 90 degrees (parallel with block)
you have to make sure all your marks are on line, then spin the crank with a ratchet (counterclockwise i believe)3 teeth to set tension, then tighten down the tensioner bolt to spec…
i have not done one in a few months, pm don (carnut) he will be able to tell you if its clockwise or counterclockwise…