New timing belt. Need help timing!

[celica871]

I have a 1987 Toyota Celica 2.0L Twin cam. I just removed my old timing belt because it let go. I picked one up at the toyota dealer but i need help to lign up the cams with the crankshaft etc. I noticed there is a mark on each gear to lign them up somehow but where and how do i put these marks at the right place? any help would be appreciated. could also email me at [email protected]. Thanks!

[catesja]

This link will have the timing belt installation info for a 1987 Camry that uses the same engine.

http://www1.autozone.com/servlet/UiB...3d8013e607.jsp

[mebert225]

you got to put cylinder one at top dead center and the from there you can pu tthe belt on and put it all together and get out a timing light and use that to adjust the timing. while you are at it i would recommend advancing your timing about 8-10 degrees from stock specs. each degree will give you approximently 2 hp.

[catesja]

You also have to jump the computer to set the timing to spec.

[mebert225]

good call catesja i forgot to mention that

[6gunn]

Hello catesja,
How do you jump the computer to set the timing to spec.? I've never heard of that one.
Thanks

[catesja]

Using a jumper wire, connect terminals TE1 and E1 of the DLC1.

If the timing marks are difficult to see use a dab of paint or chalk to make them more visible.

Connect a timing light according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Start the engine and use the timing light to observe the timing marks. With the jumper wire in the check connector the timing should be to specifications (refer to underhood emission sticker as necessary) with the engine fully warmed up (at correct idle speed) and the transmission in correct position. If the timing is not correct, loosen the bolts at the distributor just enough so that the distributor can be turned. Turn the distributor to advance or retard the timing as required. Once the proper marks are seen to align with the timing light, timing is correct.

Without changing the position of the distributor, tighten the distributor bolts and double check the timing with the light (check idle speed as necessary). Tighten the pinch bolt to 9 ft. lbs. (13 Nm) on 2S-ELC and 3S-FE engine, 14 ft. lbs. (19 Nm) on 5S-FE engines or 13 ft. lbs. (18 Nm) on the 2VZ-FE and 3VZ-FE engines.

Disconnect the jumper wire or Special Service Tool (SST) at the diagnostic check connector.

Shut the engine OFF and disconnect all test equipment. Roadtest the vehicle for proper operation.