timing belt

[whtteg]

Originally Posted by boosted k20

not to be a dick whtteg but have u EVER tried it the way i told integralover to do it? i've done this to MANY engines and all have had proper tension and NOOOOO problems. there are many ways to do things, not only one method.
i was assuming that he knows to set his motor at TDC and make sure the cam gears r lined up 1st before he did it my way (he would have to of had his timing lined up since he put everthing back together and started up the motor...only problem was he put too much tension on the belt.)

as long as u feel the tension in the belt while doing it the way i mentioned to make sure that it is not too tight or too loose, this method works fine. Ur method works too and alot of people use it. i just didnt like the fact that u knocked my method of doing it. if u havent tried it then dont judge it!

oh and integralover, the belt is supposed to vibrate when u hit the throttle, but not ALOT of vibration. just a little bit

I am sorry but why risk damaging something if there is an easier way to do it? Also the way I told him to do it is the way that Acura does it. I am a big believer in that things should be done correctly. There is no reason what so ever to pry on anything when installing the timing belt, that is only asking for problems. I have installed many of timing belts and that is the method I have always used, never had a problem. Now your method is correct for things such as the alternator belt or power steering belt, but absolutely not needed for the timing belt. The tensioner is designed to automatically put the correct amount of tension so there is no room for error or a belt that is too tight or too loose.
Not doubting that your method will work, I just would rather people learn the correct method and not have any problems.