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Old 01-05-2012, 08:08 PM
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Default 96 2.3 head replacement timing belt question

I replaced the head and stated putting things back together according to the repair manual. After installing the belt tensioner spring and the timing belt, I noticed that my timing marks on the cam pulley and the oil pump pulley are slightly off. The manual says to re-align the timing marks before continuing and it mentions a tension releaving tool that is not available exept for online and it's over $120.00. I rotated the crank manually, and exept for what seems like some compression drag, the engine turned fairly easily. Do I need to worry about the timing marks and have to fork out the money for the tool? Or is there another way of adjusting the belt without the tool? Do I even need to worry about it at all? I do not want to pull that tension spring off again. I got it on by sheer determination and an extra pair of hands.
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Old 01-06-2012, 05:58 AM
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Default Re: 96 2.3 head replacement timing belt question

From what I understand it is very important to put it back on correctly to the marks
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Old 01-06-2012, 06:12 AM
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Default Re: 96 2.3 head replacement timing belt question

i just use a long pry bar and push it back,probably done it like this 50 times
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Old 01-06-2012, 05:23 PM
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Default Re: 96 2.3 head replacement timing belt question

Thanks guys, I give it a try.
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Old 01-06-2012, 05:44 PM
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Default Re: 96 2.3 head replacement timing belt question

Click on the link:

http://www.fordrangerforum.com/how-s...procedure.html

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First off, I suggest you remove the exhaust #1 cylinder spark plug. That's the closest to the front of the vehicle on the passenger side.

Look into the spark plug hole with a flashlight. You should be able to see the top of the piston. That means #1 is at the correct stroke, and then move on to proper alignment of the crank, oil pump, and camshaft.

You will have to place the timing cover on to properly align the crankshaft.


53. Install the new timing tensioner
- Tighten tensioner adjustment bolt down with tensioner in the fully "untensioned" position.

54. Ensure that all timing marks align to TDC position, start routing timing belt starting at the crankshaft sprocket. Remove all tension between crankshaft sprocket and oil pump sprocket and route timing belt around oil pump sprocket. Remove all tension between oil pump sprocket and camshaft sprocket. Route timing belt around camshaft sprocket. Route the back side of the timing belt around the tensioner pulley and loosen the tensioner adjustment bolt - tighten adjustment bolt and spring bolt (17mm).

Place crankshaft pulley slightly onto the shaft and rotate the motor two full revolutions by hand (and make sure your timing marks still align - if they don't, repeat step 54).

Remove crankshaft pulley from shaft.

Tighten down all parts (such as the crankshaft positon sensor) that you had previously removed and re-install any components to the crankshaft that you had previously removed.

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