Thread: G10 Timing belt change for dummies

Amen

It's normal if you can't quite get it aligned without fussing with it. If it sits in it's easiest position you won't have it properly aligned and it'll run like crap. You'll know when you start it if it's one tooth retarded. If it's one tooth advanced, it'll ping more than usual.

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Jaxx wrote: Hey Guys, I have a 93 Geo Metro Convertible and I want to replace the timing belt. I'm trying to find the right one on ebay but they have "4 Bolt Hole/Sprocket" and "5 Bolt Hole/Sprocket" Belts. How can I find out which one I need? Thanks a lot guys! Jaxx You look at the crankshaft pulley and count the bolts.

might be a good idea to replace the tensioner at the same time. they do fail - I found out the hard way. For 3 days my mk1-t3 was running sluggish with no boost - I thought my turbo had kicked it. I checked the turbo thinking it was wacked - seemed fine, but still no boost. Fuel and spark was ok, so I decide to check timing belt. Sure enough the tensioner had seized and jammed causing friction slowing my motor down enough to produce a no...

Cool! Thanks for the info. Looks very do-able for me, wish the last guy who put it in for me could have read this post. SKOAL! MAX

I'm trying to follow this guide for my 94 g10, but my setup seems to be a little different. Firstly, my cam sprocket is the spoked sort, and has two notches. I assume it's the one with the mark on the spoke. Secondly, when I line up the cam sprocket, it is between strokes, as in I have to struggle to keep it in position. Is this normal, or did they put my cam sprocket on incorrectly (I just got the head rebuilt)? Here are pics of my...

tc2468 wrote: TIP...the cover will come off with only removing 3 bolts on the waterpump pulley, just back off the last one without taking it off. its easier to put back on that way you wont have to try to line up holes blind. Thats a good tip as i found it hard to get one started. CAUTION: check the pulley alignment just prior to installing the belt. Somehow mine moved overnight.

WOW I DID IT! Thanks a million great post on timing. I just put on a new head I had a burnt valve on the old. Never did this before was a little scared on the timing the book I got was not very good. But your post filled in the blanks for me. I know hope to get another 100,000 out of my little girl.

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