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need help with timing belt

Started by VLRB20DET · 11 Feb 2004 · 3 replies

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VLRB20DETArchived member
need a bit of confirmation if ive done the right thing replacing the timing belt on my rb20det ive set the crank to TDC with the mark on the crank gear with the notch on the oil pump housing then i made sure the both cams marks were ligned up with the marks on the backing plate and i put the belt on can anyone tell me if i have done the right thing putting the belt on?
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nathoArchived member
i've never done it to an rb20 but i'd say thats the right way to do it. however you need to make sure you have the slack on the right part of the belt too - thats where counting teeth comes into it. what it is for the rb20 i have no idea, maybe ask on the skylinesaustralia forums?
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KriegerArchived member
always mark before you remove. you learnt the hard way though. -jimmy
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VLRB20DETArchived member
yeah i know
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