[fishEH]

2004 Sequoia. In the middle of a timing belt, so far pretty easy. But.... I'm getting conflicting info on reinstalling the belt.
- Should the crank be set to TDC, or 50°ATDC upon reinstall?
Going to grab some coolant and hoping for an answer by my return!! 😁

 

[cheapskate]

Some existing threads should answer your question.

05 Sequoia heads and camshaft install / timing belt...

Long story short - well sort of. My timing belt broke and I had it towed to a shop and had a timing belt put on it. I thought it was an interference engine, but the shop said they thought it wasn't. They tried to crank it after the new belt was installed and enough of it back together to crank...

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Timing Belt Alignment

As a new member to the forum, I'd like to draw on the experience here dealing with a timing belt replacement on a 2UZ-FE. I've made decent progress dis-assembling the engine, replacing the water pump, idler bearing, tensioner bearing and tensioner. I've just put the Mitsubishi Timing Belt on...

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RTH - Timing Belt Change Cam/Crankshaft Misalignment

I'm changing the timing belt on the '04 Sequoia that we bought a couple months ago. The cam/crank marks were aligned on belt removal, but the crank alignment is off (about 10 degrees clockwise) on reinstall. The cams are aligned to each other. While I was putting the new belt on, the left cam...

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[fishEH]

Thanks, but not exactly. I should have posted pics before running to the store.
Basically each cam sprocket lines up with the lines to the left of the T. The crank gear hasn't moved since I removed the belt at 0° TDC. New belt in on and alignment marks lining up correctly.
My concern is if I need to turn the crank gear to 50° ATDC and then install the timing belt? Or does it matter if the Mark's all line up on the belt, cam sprockets and crank gear??

 

[fishEH]

Here's what I've got. Fingers crossed!!

 

[nmcgrawj]

As long as everything lines up, you’re fine. I think turning it a bit can allow for a more stable position so the cams don’t want to turn under spring tension.

 

[cheapskate]

Ah, ok then. Still though, you can usually get more hits on an existing thread rather than on a new one so it might not be a bad idea to ask your question in one of those other ones. Either way your way deeper into that motor than i might try to be so good luck with it.

 

[Chappy R]

There is a mark on the bottom T-belt pulley that will line up with a mark on the new timing belt. You see it from the bottom. Check out A-1 Autos You Tube videos (3 parts), very informative and concise. As advised, check other posts on this site... Chap

 

[fishEH]

I got it. I looked through other posts, have yet to find the answer. I got everything lined up properly, but one video and the instructions that came with the Aisin kit said to turn the crank 50°. In the one video the guy also had to turn the cam pulleys to make all the marks line up, so I don't really understand what was gained.

 

[Chappy R]

I just did mine a few months ago and following the A1 Auto videos was a real blessing... Chap

 

[jbarnett2501]

There are different instructions for different year models. Follow whatever is in the Aisin kit instructions for your year model. I don't recall what it is or I'd tell you. All I remember is that i read a bunch of crap online about putting it at 50 ATDC and my cams would roll over if i put them there. Mine is an 02 and that isn't what the Aisin kit instructions say. So just read the directions that came in the kit. The A1 video is for a particular year model and they don't tell you that the it varies by year model if I recall. The A1 video is good about telling you how to get everything apart. But to set the timing, you need to follow your kit directions.

 

[The Cold War Kid]

To your right of the marks cast in aluminum there is a small round raised boss. Put the timing mark there.

 

[Chappy R]

Where are you at with this post...did it start??? Chap

 

[fishEH]

Where are you at with this post...did it start??? Chap

No problems!! I swapped my radiator hoses too, but I didn't realize the lower one was too long until after I filled the radiator back up. Fortunately I caught it before I started the truck because it was contacting the serpentine belt!! Drained the coolant, cut the hose shorter, refill. All good.

 

[Chappy R]

Thanks for the update... Glad you got it all up and running. Sometimes I revisit postss on the three forums I follow in hopes of seeing an outcome such as yours... Chap