ILWrestler160

I was driving home when my engine shut down. My timing belt failed and broke. Now since i was driving when it shut down the cams are out of time with the crankshaft. In my haynes repair manual the information is incorrect. i have the engine at tdc #1 but how do i get the cams in time? there are no visible markings on the cam sprockets, or the block. Can anyone help me?

Johnny Mullet

Ummm. You need special tools to do that job.

A TDC timing peg needs to be installed in the plug by the CKP sensor and then the alignment tool goes on top of the head.

ILWrestler160

CKP Sensor? Crank Position sensor?

Johnny Mullet

Yes. I wish there was an easy way to explain it online. Here goes...........

Here are the special tools.............



Remove the spark plugs.
Remove the catalytic converter.
Remove the bolts and the splash shield.

Rotate the crankshaft to top dead center (No. 1 cylinder).
Install the Crankshaft TDC Timing Peg.

Rotate the crankshaft clockwise against the peg.


Lower the vehicle.
Remove the water pump pulley.
Remove the valve cover.
Remove the timing belt covers.
Remove the bolt and accelerator cable bracket.

Install the Alignment Tool and align the camshafts.


Relieve the tension on the timing belt tensioner pulley.
Loosen the tensioner pulley bolt.
Release tension on the timing belt by disconnecting the tensioner tab from the timing cover back plate.
Slide the timing belt off camshaft sprockets and crankshaft sprockets.

To install, revere the removal procedure.

ILWrestler160

i have the tools just cant find the hole to put the timing peg in thats all i need. then i can do the rest i know the procedure but pulling my hair out from not being able to find the peg hole.

tisdelski

hi guys,

i`m going through the same thing right now, don`t have the tools but used a file with feeler gauges on top for the cam alignment.

i can`t seem to find the crank plug for the peg also? i`m assuming its on the intake side of the block in the front near # 1 ? a philips screw driver should work fine for a stop ???

also i found this link for tension adjustment don`t know which method is better but at this time i don`t own a socket to loosen the exhaust cam bolt,
ZX2 Racing.com : Cleaning the MAF

thanks for the help,

gary

Johnny Mullet

The hole is next to the Crank sensor on the block. The Crank Sensor is near the Flywheel/Bell housing area on the front of the car on Driver's side.

There is a 10MM bolt that needs removed then the tool goes in.

ZX2bluegirl

Is it possible to do this procedure without removing the cat converter?

ZX2bluegirl

My BF was driving my car today, and on the way to actually pick up a friend who was stranded on the side of the road, my ZX2 began to slowly slow down. There were no noises, and now almost check lights are lit up on the dash. When he tried to restart, the car cranks and has lights/radio, but fails to start. We were thinking since my car has 130,xxx miles on it and is a '99 that it needs a new timing belt. Does this sound reasonable. By reading the info in this thread we have taken most of the car apart and are inspecting parts. There's only 20psi compression, so that was a concern. If this is the case, we have an issue. Due to work prior done on the underside of my car, it's pretty much impossible to take out the cat converter. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on what might be wrong with my car? Thanks!

backlash1

Yes it is, as long as you have a standard size cat there's no need to remove it.