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timing belt question 1996 3.4L 5VZ-FE

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by whaleguy, Oct 1, 2024.

  1. Oct 1, 2024 at 9:18 PM
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    whaleguy

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    I have the new timing belt on at TDC with both cams in alignment. The crank however is off by about 2 teeth. will this ruin my engine?
    If i need to realign everything, is it safe to move the crank independently from the 2 cams? (clockwise only im guessing)

    Any help is greatly appreciated!
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    The engine is a non-interferance engine, you won't hurt it. But you do need to get things lined up.
     
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    Thank you changed over last night, running smooth for my 200 mile drive this afternoon.
     
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    On my first T-Belt replacement, the original belt was off 1 tooth.

    I had driven the car from new and remember a time at probably around 75k miles, the engine had a slightly altered sound to it. I figured the exhaust system was going or something. No CEL or issues.

    After putting on the new T-Belt and getting all the marks correctly aligned , she sound back to what I had remembered. It was a very subtle change.

    If you paid attention, I bet your engine sounded slightly different.

    These engines can slip a tooth now and again.
     

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