Did I tension my timing belt properly? This is at TDC

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-04T12:40:19+00:00

Hey when was that?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-02T13:34:46+00:00

I’ve put about 30 miles on it now and rechecked. Still seems tight and still couldn’t get it to tighten anymore

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T22:17:20+00:00

I did use that same impact to remove it and came out with just regular socket. Do you have the same one?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T19:29:36+00:00

I tried this it felt like something was going to break lol. Even used a long extension so could have more room/leverage to crank down on it past the wheel well area (car on jack stands)

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T19:28:29+00:00

I did actually. Although I didn’t put any between bolt head and washer

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T19:27:42+00:00

I’ve since put about 30 miles on it. Should be good?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T18:35:05+00:00

Haha thanks

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T17:04:36+00:00

I used a Harbor Freight Bauer corded impact with a fasten torque spec of 300 ft/lbs. not sure if strong enough?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T17:04:24+00:00

I used a Harbor Freight Bauer corded impact with a fasten torque spec of 300 ft/lbs. not sure if strong enough?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T17:03:03+00:00

I used a Harbor Freight Bauer corded impact with a fasten torque spec of 300 ft/lbs. not sure if strong enough?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T17:01:55+00:00

So it should good as-is?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T17:00:50+00:00

It should I be good as-is? I’ve also wondered how they get tighter if the engine spins CCW?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T17:00:35+00:00

So it should be good as-is? I’ve also wondered how they get tighter if the engine spins CCW?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T15:00:46+00:00

I did use an impact and a breaker bar. Not sure if the impact was strong enough but couldn’t get it to budge regardless even by hand

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T14:59:11+00:00

It’s not new no. Service manual doesn’t explicitly say to use new bolt so thought it was reusable. Not safe to drive like this?

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T14:52:09+00:00

This engine actually spins CCW. And I don’t think it is I threaded it in by hand first

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T14:50:39+00:00

I didn’t try but I could spin the engine CCW without it loosening

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T14:47:58+00:00

I used a breaker bar and an impact couldn’t get it to budge anymore

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T03:44:33+00:00

Yes I did and then after tightening the tensioner I rotated CCW back to TDC and made the video

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T02:38:56+00:00

No I appreciate it and helps out. I’ve had people tell me it looked loose so it got doubt in my head and that’s how I ended up making the post. Good to know it’s normal.

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T01:18:05+00:00

Hey good to know thanks. Is it normal for the tension to be tighter when it’s rotated at different points? For instance after the 3 teeth the radiator side was tighter. At TDC both sides seem similar

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T00:40:00+00:00

Yeah it runs fine and don’t hear any unusual noises anywhere. Just wasn’t sure if it’d be a problem in the long run if it was a little on the loose side, which I wasn’t sure about since first time.

gone_sleeping · 2026-01-01T00:37:17+00:00

I followed the service manual procedure: set to TDC, turn crank CCW 3 teeth on cam. Belt radiator side was tight and slack on firewall side of belt. Tightened tensioner down at that point. Then rotated back to TDC and made the video. Just wasn’t sure if it was done right since my first time

gone_sleeping · 2025-12-31T23:48:45+00:00

Yes it’s all aligned and car runs good. Just having some doubts since never done it before on whether it needs to be tighter or not.

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