02-11-2020, 10:39 PM
I checked the compression and timing. The compression checked 75, 80, 90, 75 (cold of course not running). I put the engine at "0" on pulley and the distributor pointed at #4. Appeared the cam timing mark (top) was off 1 tooth. Everything point to timing off (1) tooth. Ordered gates timing belt kit, will arrive Thursday or Friday. Also pulled valve cover and #4 valves closed. Started to tear down further and 1 big problem. I am guessing on previous belt install, someone used false marks. The key (pin) is inline (opposite side) with the false mark. Maybe someone (or factory?) assembled cam and timing gear using false mark location instead of one with dimple on the spoke? Everything looks like your final assembly photo with the exception of false mark at top (key/pin aligned 180 degrees from false mark). Just to make clear, the key is not aligned with the correct mark with dimple, it is aligned with the false mark (opposite side). Question is, is it OK to reassemble as it is as I do not want to remove the timing gear from the cam and move the key and reassemble if I don't have to.
Thanks for your help!!!
Thanks for your help!!!