brillowpad

Ok guys I need some help here, I recently replaced my main tensioner and guide in my engine that is the source of the infamous rattle these cars are primed to fall victim to. My guide for doing this job was a YouTube video by 2012nugget, his video was informative, insightful and very helpful, the swap went according to plan, I mean it was a ***** but I am an experienced mechanic so I got it done eventually. I DID NOT I REPEAT DID NOT TOUCH MY CHAIN, I simply replaced the main tensioner and guide. I buttoned her all back up and my worst fear, she just cranks and cranks but WILL NOT turn over or start. Well here is my question or dilemma, everything I've read says I'm outta timing, do I have to take her apart again and turn engine manually until all my colored marks line up according to factory specs, if so how do I do this, I've seen several videos of guys on YouTube explaining timing but none have answered my question,


if I just replaced my guide and tensioner and I'm out of timing do I just spin engine manually until all my marks line up!? thanks in advance for any help

KevMaster

This will get you close enough.......

brillowpad

Thx yea I need that too but I I guess my question is can I just take off main chain, secondary chains and and cam gears , line them up then plug them back in without removing the valve covers ? Think I'm gonna do another post asking that question thx