It wont likely work the same on a timing chain because chains don't stretch and slip the same over the sprocket. You could experiment and try to find a way. I have not done it to a chain or found a way to do it on a chain. I think standard replacement on a chain will be best. ...until someone figures it out. Could be risky but if you figure it out-make a video! 😀🔧
Dude, I did the timing belt replacement with tensioner and water pump on my 2001 Honda CRV. I did not crank the engine Once I finished the job I just cranked it up and it idle really bad. I still drove the car that way for two days until the engine light came on and I don’t remember the code, but it was running rich so I went back to the garage remove the valve, cover and put a long screwdriver down cylinder one once I was at top dead center. The exhaust cam was off by two teeth. I did this trick in the car cranked up as it should with no hesitation. Thank you so much for this life-saving information. I’ll keep you updated on how my CRV runs as of right now so far so good.
I can easily say that this is probably the most grateful I've been for any type of youtube video I've EVER watched. My timing belt is extraordinarily difficult to install so this trick EASILY saved my 3+ hours from removing and reinstalling it. Thanks a million for the genius nugget of knowledge and excellent tutorial. 🍻🙏
Dude I want to marry you. Seriously, I feel like I should at least be giving you money. Been an engineer for 37 years, and this is the best, most helpful thing I have ever learned. Thanks a million.
My first timing belt change and I forgot to check the alignment under tension. After 14 hours of grinding away in the garage, this saved me undoing it all just to get access to it all again.
I watched this video a few weeks ago in preparation of re-doing a timing job on an H22 Prelude engine. Just yesterday, after one crank rotation, it was off by a tooth and I did this trick on an H22 and this trick worked like a charm - thank you for this strategy!
Man my bank 1 cam advanced time by itself on my fusion one night and it’s such a tight quarters and a bunch of work. God sent this video to me thank you!!!🙏🏾
No problem. I usually use this trick ONLY for setting up new belts that are being stubborn. If it jumped time on its own you likely need to tear it down and find out why. You probably have something else wrong on the timing system. Could be a bad loose pulley, bad tensioner, missing belt teeth. Tear down inspection is needed. Sorry to give the bad news. But I would do that if it were me 😃
Anytime! I really a watch, a like, a sub. They are all good. The thanks button is going all out! I really appreciate. It helps a hugeeeee amount! Thank you 😃
This is such a life saving hack when your in the mechanic field, I can't tell you how many times I've been off a tooth or 2 and had to take 20 Minutes to disassemble and reassemble and waste time, that 20 minutes adds up and puts other work behind, not to mention this could also be implemented to help with pulling slack that may occur in the side of the belt opposite of the tensioner, thanks for this video my man!💯🤘🏽
well that seemed to work nicely! I had originally paid someone to replace the belt and pump when I first bought my beetle. then is sat for 4 years as I slowly transformed it into a ute. never realized the mechanic screwed up the job. Than you for posting!
you are a savior my friend, thank you. i just did my frist timing belt job at home DIY and after releasing the tensioner i was a few teeth off of TDC. the sprocket trick saved my life!
I cant thank you enough for taking the extra time and effort of showing what other line the left cam shaft aligns with besides the cover, i got a 2009 Subaru Forester on Facebook market place with 89k miles on it, when i changed the timing belt i realized the left cam shaft cover was completely chewed off, so i had no other reference besides your video to make sure i lined up the marks for the right alignment.
I'll be a son of a gun! It actually freaking worked. I got a 2012 honda pilot that is the bain of my existence and I had to replace the timing belt tensioner and got the timing off a tooth. I can't say Thank You enough....
Buddy... you don't know how much grief and frustrations and hassles I've been through. You saved by butt big time! Thanks so much for putting this video out. I've been crying trying to get these stupid cams to line up after I put the toothed idler on. The proper amount of tension needs to be applied on the toothed idler, but not too much, otherwise the cams move. I saw your other video with putting the tensioner on last, but it didn't work for me. Thanks so much and God bless you sir! 🙏 😁
No problem! I think I put an idler on last in the older video and that is the trick on Subbies. Glad to help! Thanks for the comment. Your channel looks good, keep it up 😃🔧
@@EasyFixShaun Thanks brother I appreciate that. Will do. I'm liking your channel also I've been following for quite some time now I can't seem to recall how long though.
Thank you man you’re a lifesaver. saved me hours of pulling the timing cover back off. Btw it also works on a timing chain on a VW tsi. my intake cam was off 1 tooth and i did this and now it’s lines up perfectly
This was a video that saved me from losing my mind. I have found many vids that are just a step above. However this one is so good I wonder if i would have shared this priceless rare gem of a tip. Thank you SO much!!
Thanks! This worked on my Honda Ridgeline even though there is a metal guide hanging over the belt that gets in the way. I had to move the bit half off the belt but it still worked for me. Saved me a TON of time!
Outstanding! I am glad it worked for you. I had a passport recently that required it also. Worked great! Especially with the Hondas, they can slice your hand badly when the cam sprocket moves and slips up top. I have had it happen. Have you or anyone else experienced that?
I had to replace my water pump on a 2013 fiesta, of course it's behind the timing belt. I spent all day working on it, just to get a camshaft alignment code. Next day I looked up this trick and sure enough, it worked like a charm. Had to do it twice to move the belt over 2 teeth on the camshaft sprocket, still wasn't an issue. Thank you so so SO much for making this video!! You legit saved me a couple thousand dollars in repairs and a week's worth of carpooling.
THANK YOU after new belt installed--engine code off a tooth could not break loose crank nut even with oil on thread from install 1 day before. used your method worked 1st time-exellent clear instructions. my blood pressure when back to normal
Outstanding, I am glad it helped you out. I am glad you are ok now! I am surprised more of us mechanics don't have heart attacks and strokes on the job. Brutal conditions and always having to work under pressure. That crank bolt must be a honda huh?
Thank you so much for I used your great engineering idea to time my l4 honda civic back to top dead center. My timing belt jumped 1 tooth when i replaced it. Your excellent technique worked and prevented me from disassembling timing belt.
I wish I would have known about this trick 20 years ago. It would have saved me countless hours of time and frustration! Thanks so much for this video!
@@EasyFixShaun I actually found it a while back when I was searching for something else- I don't even remember what I was searching for. I remembered it this morning when I was installing a timing kit in an old Dodge Stealth with DOHC. Came in very handy when I had one intake sprocket off a tooth!
@@EasyFixShaun Thanks once again! I did find that it won't work on a Chrysler 3.5. The aluminum rear cover goes over the belt with very little clearance so no room for the bit. But at least those engines are easy to redo it on
@@moparacer74 That is good to know! Clearance for me is the only deal breaker for the trick so far. Sometimes I can make an adjustment another pulley to time perfectly. Either way it's a great trick to have up your sleeve! 😃🤌
i am using this practice since the early VW Rabbits since the 1.5 Diesels and Audis including Gas engines since my training days in Germany, works on every timing belt regardless what vehicle, good secret fixing somebody else's screw up for a good pay, i use a 1/4 bolt on a mig welder wire not to drop the bolt down an open cover, works great
Wow cool trick! I'm getting to work on the leaking valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals on a 2005 Toyota Avalon. Did bank 2 last year but bank 1 is a PITA. Have to remove the wiper arms, windshield cowl, intake air surge tank to get to it. Next after that is the 1993 Toyota 4x4 pickup with a moaning power steering pump and steering starting to get hard. Thanks for the videos!
Muchas gracias por el contenido del video, me fue muy útil. Recibe un cordial saludo y abrazo fraterno desde el bello Puerto de Tampico Tamaulipas México. Bendiciones 🙏
Thank you! I had a car accident once, the timing cover got crashed and crushed and a piece of plastic about the size of a #2 phillips bit went through the belt and threw the timing off a tooth. Very interesting discovery but led to an amazing trick that has been extremely useful for decades😃🔧
It does work and save time, however if you have a spring tensioner I would highly recommend loosening the tension just a little. Adjusted my crank pulley and ended up ruining the timing belt.
The belt will deflect. I have loosened tensioner a long time ago and the trick doesn't work consistently. The belt can skip teeth in an undesirable fashion. What year make model engine are you working on?
This can be my saving grace, I’m not a mechanic but THE TB thing is pretty delicate as it will be my first “TIME DO”. Because no body will be believed that I don’t replace the TB yet on my 20 years old plus 200K mark, luckily the car is still fine now but on the verge 😅 soon I MUST ! Thank you for the great VID
Wow ... I am about to use this on a Honda J series 3.5 V6 on the rear cam. Is there any concern with rotating the engine counter clockwise with everything attached?
I do it all the time. Im always go slow, theres lots of compression on that motor. I don't force it and it always works great for me. I love the trick on that motor. I sliced my hand wide open on that motor one time when that cam moved. Its very sharp and under spring tension from the valves and likes to move during the timing process. I just time it one or two teeth off now and fix with the trick. Much safer and much faster for me 😀😀
Just did a new to me ‘13 TL a couple days ago. Yeah, that rear cam slipped. Have to put a good amount of pressure on the wrench (should’ve used a breaker bar and socket) to get it back in place. But at the same time have to be sensitive enough to not go too far/fast or it springs the other way just past the TDC mark. Welp, my hand got slammed between the wrench and the engine. Got a couple nasty gashes on my hand and pinky.
Great idea! Working on Hyundai xg350 and I know this will help. I have an idea to use a magnet to hold the bit in place. Will try this and let you know. THANKS
Changing the timing belt on my Wife's 2003 beetle 1.8 turbo is not easy. It involves removing an engine mount and lots of hoses. Car ran great after swapping belts, but began throwing PO016 error codes(crank and cam sensors outta whack). needed to move a tooth forward on the Cam. This trick allowed me to advance it one notch without having to do a complete teardown. Thank You
You da man! No problem. Glad to help out on the VW! The trick is a lifesaver when you need it and was born from needing a way to change the timing without removing everything again 😃🔧
Im doing the belt on the same car as yours as my gf just 2000 and I think I have the same problem gonna try this and I’ll come back is there any tricks that you did on your beetle
Thanks for sharing, I really appreciate you made this video, I have v6 engine with timing belt on honda accord, and I have missfire due to misalignment of camshaft pulley. Thanks and more power to your channel!
Working on my 2012 chevy cruze 1.8 none turbo. When I tried to remove the crankshaft bolt, my exhaust camshaft moved out of place a lot. I want to move it backwards but it's nearly impossible. Specially me being so little and not that strong...😁 I'm sure this trick will not help me my situation, but it was great video!!👍👍
Should work on your timing belt as long as there is access for the tool to ride around the belt. I haven't tried it on your motor. That is the only thing as far the trick working. If the cam moved more than a couple teeth and I don't have experience on that particular motor I would pull the belt off and do it the normal way. If I knew the motor better I would use the tool if at all possible. I have done it will success on motors that are off 4 teeth no problem. The more teeth off the more risk there is to valve damage from contacting the pistons.😃🔧
Thanks! Im not sure about the date code but i have seen those before. They might be on them. I do know about counterfeit parts and have seen many of those belts fail with the Mitsubishi name on them. So keep an eye out for that 😀
I will do this if i go with issues with my tiburon v6. I will do this change soon this week. I need to ask something.. the water pump is leaking .. did need a sealand when use a gasket? Car cames onky with a gasket and the new pump cames with new gasket.. are this need sealan? Some says no others says a little
Excellent! I would recommend using the same sealer or gasket that the factory used for best results. I would also recommend a factory belt and pump, then you can be confident you won't have any issues until the next belt replacement interval 😃
I am not sure, never tried it. I would guess it probably would not work. The physics of the belt stretching to jump teeth one tooth wouldn't be the same as a chain. If you try it let me know how if it worked 😀🔧
im wondering ....... Would a smooth steel Pin about the same thickness work & not be so abrasive on the belt. lots of tension on that little bit and it has angles. Just seems the smooth "rod" or steel pin may work also & not risk any scratching etc.
Yes that work great! I have never had any problems with the tool i used, it was the right size so that's what I have always used. If i had a nice pin the same size i would have used that also 😀
07 Hyundai 1.6 ... I xcant get the CS bolt out, 88 hrs done it all with what I have. Bumped the starter toa point I dont wanna screwup or wear out my starter, but still cant get the 108.5 torgue Bolt out. .... So, I MAY pull the timing covers off & visually inspect the belt & leave it at that. In other words this timing belt job is winning. @@EasyFixShaun
Oh wow. Some crank bolts "stick" really bad. I haven't serviced a Hyundai like you have. But i have done lots of Hondas. Hondas are known for sticking like that also. Incredibly difficult! They stick and it takes the biggest bar or impact i have to get them loosened. Have you checked and searched youtube and forums to find info if its common?
i did my v6 prado and every time i released the tensioner the bottom crack would always be out after many trys i gave up i am going to try this now. thanks mate awesome work
Sorry to hear that. Some systems characteristically are more of a pain than others for sure. If you have clearance the trick can be a game changer. Good luck, I hope it helps you out 😃🔧
I might just try this. I do all of my own repairs but i'd still call myself a layman mechanic. Just took apart the front end of my engine to change out a water pump. Even though i was careful with all the timing it looks like the marks are slightly off. Been scared to put it all back together if it's off and don't want to have to reremove anything to get back to the belt.
Nice! I always shoot for perfect timing during assembly. On the occasion that timing is off a tooth, this trick makes fixing a breeze usually. Good luck on your project 😃🔧
What? Really? All these years I've been loosening the tensioner and resetting all shafts. About to fix a PT Cruiser that jumped time on one cam. Dude, this trick is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Good question. I have never tried it on a chain. Would work in theory as long as the tensioners are not the locking type. May need a larger tool, and may need to go slower to accommodate hydraulic tensioner compression. I would guess it works best on belts but I have been wrong before. Just read these comments 😂😃
How do you determine which sprocket you need to adjust? Do yo align intake and exhaust sprocket and then use this tool on the crankshaft sprocket? Or do you align crankshaft sprocket and exhaust pulley and then use this tool to move intake sprocket? Or either way works?
To make the trick work you need an understanding of where the timing marks are. Usually you will always need to remove the timing covers to find them. The trick works when off by any amount of teeth, but i would not recommend it for anything off more than 2 teeth or more. Engine damage can occur most times if you are that far off and try to adjust and accidentally go even further off by another tooth (total of three). I hope that helps😀🔧
It's mind boggling to think of all the saved hours that could come out of this video, multiplied across all the people that watch it, all the people they tell about this, and all the engines they work on. Figure that time as money and it could be the economy of a small country over time...
Ok. Wow. What a freaking enormous hack. !! Thank You emphatically. But how do I figure out whete Im off exactly.? I know ur gonna answr ... by timing light. Heres what i did. 2000 Isuzu Enemy V6. I marked everything WHERE IT WAS without dead center. I realize now for a non pro, this can be a problem. Reassembly is ok. Then I cant reset my timing belt so my man helps force it on . It skipped one or so teeth. Cuz now it wont start. How do I find the off digit.?? Im so frustrated with Isuzu. I havent worked on a harder rig. Dumb design. Can u please kindly help navigate me ?? Lol. I so appreciate ur reply. Angieford in roseburg oregon.
Hey Angie. To do the trick properly you will need all the covers off so you can see your timing marks. It will save time in the event it is needed but it should only be used at the point of belt installation where all marks can be seen. Otherwise if you guess its extremely likely you will cause engine damage. Valves can easily contact each other or the pistons if your marks are off more than 1 or 2 teeth. 😃🔧
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Would this work for a 2002 Ford F150 5.4 v8. I want to move the cams forward 1 tooth.
It wont likely work the same on a timing chain because chains don't stretch and slip the same over the sprocket. You could experiment and try to find a way. I have not done it to a chain or found a way to do it on a chain. I think standard replacement on a chain will be best. ...until someone figures it out. Could be risky but if you figure it out-make a video! 😀🔧
@@EasyFixShaun Thank you
Helps to put This only works on subaru ej253 na engine. SOHC Only...😊✌👍
Dude, I did the timing belt replacement with tensioner and water pump on my 2001 Honda CRV. I did not crank the engine Once I finished the job I just cranked it up and it idle really bad. I still drove the car that way for two days until the engine light came on and I don’t remember the code, but it was running rich so I went back to the garage remove the valve, cover and put a long screwdriver down cylinder one once I was at top dead center. The exhaust cam was off by two teeth. I did this trick in the car cranked up as it should with no hesitation. Thank you so much for this life-saving information. I’ll keep you updated on how my CRV runs as of right now so far so good.
I can easily say that this is probably the most grateful I've been for any type of youtube video I've EVER watched. My timing belt is extraordinarily difficult to install so this trick EASILY saved my 3+ hours from removing and reinstalling it. Thanks a million for the genius nugget of knowledge and excellent tutorial. 🍻🙏
You are so welcome! Anytime!! Just one of my favorite tricks, trying to pass on the little knowledge I have 😃🔧
Dude I want to marry you. Seriously, I feel like I should at least be giving you money. Been an engineer for 37 years, and this is the best, most helpful thing I have ever learned. Thanks a million.
😂 haha. No problem. You can tip me on the "thanks" button. It's one of my favorite tricks too! 😀🔧
My first timing belt change and I forgot to check the alignment under tension. After 14 hours of grinding away in the garage, this saved me undoing it all just to get access to it all again.
Thank you!!! So glad i could help 😀😀
I watched this video a few weeks ago in preparation of re-doing a timing job on an H22 Prelude engine. Just yesterday, after one crank rotation, it was off by a tooth and I did this trick on an H22 and this trick worked like a charm - thank you for this strategy!
Great to hear! Glad it helped😃
Thanks Shaun for your help. I appreciate the tip.
Wow! Thank you so much for the support!! I am so grateful for you. It will go a long way. Glad to help 😃😃😃🔧
Man my bank 1 cam advanced time by itself on my fusion one night and it’s such a tight quarters and a bunch of work. God sent this video to me thank you!!!🙏🏾
No problem. I usually use this trick ONLY for setting up new belts that are being stubborn. If it jumped time on its own you likely need to tear it down and find out why. You probably have something else wrong on the timing system. Could be a bad loose pulley, bad tensioner, missing belt teeth. Tear down inspection is needed. Sorry to give the bad news. But I would do that if it were me 😃
So glad i found this video. I thought i was going to have to tear it all down again. Way easier 🎉
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Thanks!
No problem. Glad to help😀🔧
¡Gracias!
Thank you! 😃😃😃
@EasyFix. you saved my a$$ big time
Anytime! I really a watch, a like, a sub. They are all good. The thanks button is going all out! I really appreciate. It helps a hugeeeee amount! Thank you 😃
Thanks
Welcome! Thank you very much 😀😀
This is such a life saving hack when your in the mechanic field, I can't tell you how many times I've been off a tooth or 2 and had to take 20 Minutes to disassemble and reassemble and waste time, that 20 minutes adds up and puts other work behind, not to mention this could also be implemented to help with pulling slack that may occur in the side of the belt opposite of the tensioner, thanks for this video my man!💯🤘🏽
You nailed it! You are welcome. Thank for the comment. Been there with you man. Glad to help out 😃🔧
well that seemed to work nicely! I had originally paid someone to replace the belt and pump when I first bought my beetle. then is sat for 4 years as I slowly transformed it into a ute. never realized the mechanic screwed up the job. Than you for posting!
Oh wow! Good luck with your ute 😀
you are a savior my friend, thank you. i just did my frist timing belt job at home DIY and after releasing the tensioner i was a few teeth off of TDC. the sprocket trick saved my life!
Glad it helped 😀😀
Thanks
Thank you!! 😃😃
Have used this method on huge double row chains using a deep 1/2” socket! Saves so much time and sweat!
Really!? What type of equipment is that?
Indeed, I'd like to know too!
I cant thank you enough for taking the extra time and effort of showing what other line the left cam shaft aligns with besides the cover, i got a 2009 Subaru Forester on Facebook market place with 89k miles on it, when i changed the timing belt i realized the left cam shaft cover was completely chewed off, so i had no other reference besides your video to make sure i lined up the marks for the right alignment.
No problem! I am happy you got it sorted out 😀
Just found you video after doing a timing belt change on a audi a3 , saved me so much time having to strip it all down again , thank you
Great! No problem 😃
This kicks ass ! Just had to do it today . Instead of taking tensioner off I just did this to move it one tooth. Saweeet!!!
Awsome! Im glad it worked for you. What year make engine?
You are my hero!!! Thank you so much for this amazing old school how to!!! Complete lifesaver!!!🤘🏼
Dude! So welcome! Thanks a lot for the appreciation 😃😃
Your idea helped me saved a lot of time and work. Thank You !
Very Welcome! It has done the same for me and I couldn't keep it a secret anymore 😃
That is an awesome trick! I can think of several times where that would have saved me some time!
Thanks! It's crazy how i found it to. I may put how that happened in the follow up video 😀🔧
Fantastic solution, especially for a DIY guy like me. Your videos are super useful. Thank you!
Thanks! Im glad you like them😀😀
I'll be a son of a gun! It actually freaking worked. I got a 2012 honda pilot that is the bain of my existence and I had to replace the timing belt tensioner and got the timing off a tooth. I can't say Thank You enough....
Nice Work! That is one of my favorite engines to use the trick on 😃
Buddy... you don't know how much grief and frustrations and hassles I've been through. You saved by butt big time! Thanks so much for putting this video out. I've been crying trying to get these stupid cams to line up after I put the toothed idler on. The proper amount of tension needs to be applied on the toothed idler, but not too much, otherwise the cams move. I saw your other video with putting the tensioner on last, but it didn't work for me. Thanks so much and God bless you sir! 🙏 😁
No problem! I think I put an idler on last in the older video and that is the trick on Subbies. Glad to help! Thanks for the comment. Your channel looks good, keep it up 😃🔧
@@EasyFixShaun Thanks brother I appreciate that. Will do. I'm liking your channel also I've been following for quite some time now I can't seem to recall how long though.
No way! Thanks man. I really appreciate that a lot 😀😀
Awesome 👏🏼 thanks 🙏🏼
Thank you man you’re a lifesaver. saved me hours of pulling the timing cover back off. Btw it also works on a timing chain on a VW tsi. my intake cam was off 1 tooth and i did this and now it’s lines up perfectly
You are a lifesaver! Thanks for letting me know it worked and what vehicle you are working on. Awsome man! 😀😀
This was a video that saved me from losing my mind. I have found many vids that are just a step above. However this one is so good I wonder if i would have shared this priceless rare gem of a tip. Thank you SO much!!
😀😀 no problem. Glad to help!
Crazy awesome trick had trouble lining up a VW engine timing marks this trick worked thanks for sharing
Thanks!! Glad it helped out 😃😃
Thanks! This worked on my Honda Ridgeline even though there is a metal guide hanging over the belt that gets in the way. I had to move the bit half off the belt but it still worked for me. Saved me a TON of time!
Outstanding! I am glad it worked for you. I had a passport recently that required it also. Worked great! Especially with the Hondas, they can slice your hand badly when the cam sprocket moves and slips up top. I have had it happen. Have you or anyone else experienced that?
I had to replace my water pump on a 2013 fiesta, of course it's behind the timing belt. I spent all day working on it, just to get a camshaft alignment code. Next day I looked up this trick and sure enough, it worked like a charm. Had to do it twice to move the belt over 2 teeth on the camshaft sprocket, still wasn't an issue. Thank you so so SO much for making this video!! You legit saved me a couple thousand dollars in repairs and a week's worth of carpooling.
Awsome! Glad it helped out 😃😃
I am so glad you shared this information. It save me a huge amount of time and stress.
You're the Best. thank you
No problem. Fun trick 😀😀
What a wonderful bit of information.
Amazing.👍
About to do my 2002 Chrysler 300M is And this was my biggest worry with timing once Tension is applied....this is perfect. Thanks
No problem. Glad to help 😃😃
THANK YOU after new belt installed--engine code off a tooth could not break loose crank nut even with oil on thread from install 1 day before. used your method worked 1st time-exellent clear instructions. my blood pressure when back to normal
Outstanding, I am glad it helped you out. I am glad you are ok now! I am surprised more of us mechanics don't have heart attacks and strokes on the job. Brutal conditions and always having to work under pressure. That crank bolt must be a honda huh?
Bloody hell spent hours last night on a ford probe, belt off 5 times, spent 30 minutes with your method and it worked. 😊
No way! That is awsome 😃😃
Wow man! I can’t wait until sun up, you just knocked all the intimidation out of this job. Thanks
Thank you! Necessity is the mother of invention 😃🔧
Hey, you are a genius buddy, am just doing my belt, and this will saves me lots of frustation, thanks so much.
Glad to help! I hope it works good for you 🎯
This is so cleaver, best timing belt trick. I was glad to have found this. Thank you for sharing this.
Thanks man really appreciate that! No problem glad to help😀🔧
El truco me ha ayudado mucho, gracias por compartirlo.
¡No hay problema! ¡Encantado de ayudar! Lo he usado innumerables veces para ahorrar tiempo y energía 😃🔧
Thank you so much for I used your great engineering idea to time my l4 honda civic back to top dead center. My timing belt jumped 1 tooth when i replaced it. Your excellent technique worked and prevented me from disassembling timing belt.
Awsome! I'm glad it helped you. I use it for the same purpose all the time😀🔧
Move your cam forward one tooth and your mpg will go up as well as your power.
Much appreciated my friend , I will not tell you how long I fussed with it. Will definitely not forget this invaluable trick.
Awesome! Im glad it worked for you and helped you out😀🔧
This is the best... amazing! Thanks best friend!
You no problem! 😀😀
Never thought this could be this easy! GENIUS!
It's not bad! Thank you so much 😀🔧
I wish I would have known about this trick 20 years ago. It would have saved me countless hours of time and frustration! Thanks so much for this video!
Thanks man! Im glad you like it! How did you find it? Did you search it?
@@EasyFixShaun I actually found it a while back when I was searching for something else- I don't even remember what I was searching for. I remembered it this morning when I was installing a timing kit in an old Dodge Stealth with DOHC. Came in very handy when I had one intake sprocket off a tooth!
Beautiful! I am so glad it has helped. It is pure magic 😃🔧🤌
@@EasyFixShaun Thanks once again! I did find that it won't work on a Chrysler 3.5. The aluminum rear cover goes over the belt with very little clearance so no room for the bit. But at least those engines are easy to redo it on
@@moparacer74 That is good to know! Clearance for me is the only deal breaker for the trick so far. Sometimes I can make an adjustment another pulley to time perfectly. Either way it's a great trick to have up your sleeve! 😃🤌
i am using this practice since the early VW Rabbits since the 1.5 Diesels and Audis including Gas engines since my training days in Germany, works on every timing belt regardless what vehicle, good secret fixing somebody else's screw up for a good pay, i use a 1/4 bolt on a mig welder wire not to drop the bolt down an open cover, works great
Awsome!! Great tips! 😀
Slick fix. ThNkz
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Wow cool trick! I'm getting to work on the leaking valve cover gasket and spark plug tube seals on a 2005 Toyota Avalon. Did bank 2 last year but bank 1 is a PITA. Have to remove the wiper arms, windshield cowl, intake air surge tank to get to it. Next after that is the 1993 Toyota 4x4 pickup with a moaning power steering pump and steering starting to get hard. Thanks for the videos!
Wow lots of projects! Keep up the good work. No problem, i and glad you are liking them 😀🔧
Muchas gracias por el contenido del video, me fue muy útil. Recibe un cordial saludo y abrazo fraterno desde el bello Puerto de Tampico Tamaulipas México. Bendiciones 🙏
No hay problema, encantado de ayudar! Espero que tu proyecto haya salido bien 😃🔧
Brilliant idea.
Thank you! I had a car accident once, the timing cover got crashed and crushed and a piece of plastic about the size of a #2 phillips bit went through the belt and threw the timing off a tooth. Very interesting discovery but led to an amazing trick that has been extremely useful for decades😃🔧
Thank you very much for making this video! I need to shift a cam gear one tooth and this saved me a lot of time and effort.
You're welcome! What kind of motor?
Thank you AGAIN.
You're welcome! 😁
It does work and save time, however if you have a spring tensioner I would highly recommend loosening the tension just a little. Adjusted my crank pulley and ended up ruining the timing belt.
The belt will deflect. I have loosened tensioner a long time ago and the trick doesn't work consistently. The belt can skip teeth in an undesirable fashion. What year make model engine are you working on?
This can be my saving grace, I’m not a mechanic but THE TB thing is pretty delicate as it will be my first “TIME DO”. Because no body will be believed that I don’t replace the TB yet on my 20 years old plus 200K mark, luckily the car is still fine now but on the verge 😅 soon I MUST !
Thank you for the great VID
No problem. Good luck with your project 😀🔧
Wow ... I am about to use this on a Honda J series 3.5 V6 on the rear cam. Is there any concern with rotating the engine counter clockwise with everything attached?
I do it all the time. Im always go slow, theres lots of compression on that motor. I don't force it and it always works great for me. I love the trick on that motor. I sliced my hand wide open on that motor one time when that cam moved. Its very sharp and under spring tension from the valves and likes to move during the timing process. I just time it one or two teeth off now and fix with the trick. Much safer and much faster for me 😀😀
Just did a new to me ‘13 TL a couple days ago.
Yeah, that rear cam slipped.
Have to put a good amount of pressure on the wrench (should’ve used a breaker bar and socket) to get it back in place.
But at the same time have to be sensitive enough to not go too far/fast or it springs the other way just past the TDC mark.
Welp, my hand got slammed between the wrench and the engine.
Got a couple nasty gashes on my hand and pinky.
Oh man. That makes me cringe! Been there, I am sorry! On that motor cam locks could be helpful also. But my preferred method is still the trick 😃
My Honda Pilot did not work on the the rear cam gear to fat and got stuck in there
That is one of my favorite places to use the trick.
Excellent tip.
Glad you like it! 😀🔧
Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and taking time and explaining in detail.
My pleasure!
Great idea! Working on Hyundai xg350 and I know this will help. I have an idea to use a magnet to hold the bit in place. Will try this and let you know. THANKS
Great tip! Let me know how it works 😀😀
Thanks a million! Saved me a bunch of work😁
Ya!! No prob glad to help 😀😀
Changing the timing belt on my Wife's 2003 beetle 1.8 turbo is not easy.
It involves removing an engine mount and lots of hoses. Car ran great after swapping belts, but began throwing
PO016 error codes(crank and cam sensors outta whack). needed to move a tooth forward on the Cam. This trick
allowed me to advance it one notch without having to do a complete teardown. Thank You
You da man! No problem. Glad to help out on the VW! The trick is a lifesaver when you need it and was born from needing a way to change the timing without removing everything again 😃🔧
Im doing the belt on the same car as yours as my gf just 2000 and I think I have the same problem gonna try this and I’ll come back is there any tricks that you did on your beetle
@@JnRskaters the trick worked great. The only other things I’ve done is replace the plastic coolant fittings with aluminum.
@@shanflix did you do it on the top crank or bottom and do you just go the opposite way you want it to j
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OMG. Doing timing now on a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica and the right camshaft is off one tooth so gonna try it now. Thanks!!!
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You absolutely saved my life! Thank you for posting this.
You're welcome! Glad to help 😃😃
This is one of the most amazing things I've seen in a long time.
Thanks!! I am so glad you like it. It is a weirdly satisfying trick to perform when its needed 😀🔧
Saved me today ❤
Great! What year model engine do you have?
@@EasyFixShaun 1984 BMW E30 stage rally car. It has an M20B27 bottom end with an 885 cylinder head.
@@frnklwrnr29 Wow! That sounds really sweet man 😃
Most helpful utube video ever made!
Thank you!! 😊😊
Thanks for sharing, I really appreciate you made this video, I have v6 engine with timing belt on honda accord, and I have missfire due to misalignment of camshaft pulley. Thanks and more power to your channel!
No problem! I use it on Honda's all the time. The tool won't pass the covers on one side so I just get creative to make it work 😃
Working on my 2012 chevy cruze 1.8 none turbo. When I tried to remove the crankshaft bolt, my exhaust camshaft moved out of place a lot. I want to move it backwards but it's nearly impossible. Specially me being so little and not that strong...😁 I'm sure this trick will not help me my situation, but it was great video!!👍👍
Should work on your timing belt as long as there is access for the tool to ride around the belt. I haven't tried it on your motor. That is the only thing as far the trick working. If the cam moved more than a couple teeth and I don't have experience on that particular motor I would pull the belt off and do it the normal way. If I knew the motor better I would use the tool if at all possible. I have done it will success on motors that are off 4 teeth no problem. The more teeth off the more risk there is to valve damage from contacting the pistons.😃🔧
This is awesome, thank you!
You're very welcome! 🎯
Very Cool. Thanks for posting!
Thank you! Thanks for watching! 😃
This is awesome thank you for your knowledge!
Thanks a lot! Thanks for your comment glad to help😀🔧
Thank you my brother I just do my Volvo S40 t5 2007 timing and it was missing and I watch your video and it works Thank you
No way! You are very welcome. Nice work 😃😃
Best trick I've seen in over 40 year's
Thanks
Wow thanks! 😀😀
What is the #2 trick you have seen in 40 years? I can try to make a video on it someday for you 😃🔧
Great tip. Thanks.
No problem! Thank you! 😊
Its ok the rotate engine backwards? Even if its interference?
no guarantees on that.
I salute you sir! 🫡
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Awesome tip! Do you know if US made, Mitsuboshi brand timing belts have a production date on them?
Thanks! Im not sure about the date code but i have seen those before. They might be on them. I do know about counterfeit parts and have seen many of those belts fail with the Mitsubishi name on them. So keep an eye out for that 😀
I will do this if i go with issues with my tiburon v6. I will do this change soon this week. I need to ask something.. the water pump is leaking .. did need a sealand when use a gasket? Car cames onky with a gasket and the new pump cames with new gasket.. are this need sealan? Some says no others says a little
Excellent! I would recommend using the same sealer or gasket that the factory used for best results. I would also recommend a factory belt and pump, then you can be confident you won't have any issues until the next belt replacement interval 😃
Awesome . Love it . Thanks
You are welcome 😀😀
I recently replaced my timing belt on my 09 charger and I am 1 tooth off the passenger side sprocket. Gonna try this trick later 😊
Good luck with your 3.5 😃
@ thanks. I actually did this afternoon and it worked. I’m dead center now. Thanks for the trick ☺️
Great trick!
Thanks! Hey i just watched a video of yours. Alli can say is... Just amazing 😀🔧
Excellent trick
Thanks! What kind on engine did you use it on?
Will this work for a timing chain as well? Holding a screwdriver in the pulley and chain
I am not sure, never tried it. I would guess it probably would not work. The physics of the belt stretching to jump teeth one tooth wouldn't be the same as a chain. If you try it let me know how if it worked 😀🔧
Thanks for this video. I learned a new tricks. I just subscribed your channel
Thanks! I love tricks! More coming 😀😀
im wondering ....... Would a smooth steel Pin about the same thickness work & not be so abrasive on the belt. lots of tension on that little bit and it has angles. Just seems the smooth "rod" or steel pin may work also & not risk any scratching etc.
Yes that work great! I have never had any problems with the tool i used, it was the right size so that's what I have always used. If i had a nice pin the same size i would have used that also 😀
cool. thanx. @@EasyFixShaun
@@97warlock Ya Good luck! What kinda motor do you have?
07 Hyundai 1.6 ... I xcant get the CS bolt out, 88 hrs done it all with what I have. Bumped the starter toa point I dont wanna screwup or wear out my starter, but still cant get the 108.5 torgue Bolt out. .... So, I MAY pull the timing covers off & visually inspect the belt & leave it at that. In other words this timing belt job is winning. @@EasyFixShaun
Oh wow. Some crank bolts "stick" really bad. I haven't serviced a Hyundai like you have. But i have done lots of Hondas. Hondas are known for sticking like that also. Incredibly difficult! They stick and it takes the biggest bar or impact i have to get them loosened. Have you checked and searched youtube and forums to find info if its common?
This deserves a "SUBSCRIBE" and a Thank You for sure.
Thank you! Much appreciated!!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Cheers
Thank you! Cheers 🍻
Genius ❤
Thanks! I am glad you liked it! 😃😃
Is it not a problem to spin some motors over counterclockwise which would be backwards I know some engines it's a big deal to go counterclockwise
No idea. I have never had a problem personally. I go slow and bleed off compression in either direction 😃
😅can you do this on 4.7 Toyota vvti says don’t go counterclockwise? This is great fix. Thanks
Yes if your careful and slow and let the compression bleed off as you go 😀
Good question by the way.
i did my v6 prado and every time i released the tensioner the bottom crack would always be out after many trys i gave up i am going to try this now. thanks mate awesome work
Sorry to hear that. Some systems characteristically are more of a pain than others for sure. If you have clearance the trick can be a game changer. Good luck, I hope it helps you out 😃🔧
It worked thank you so much
You're welcome!
I might just try this. I do all of my own repairs but i'd still call myself a layman mechanic. Just took apart the front end of my engine to change out a water pump. Even though i was careful with all the timing it looks like the marks are slightly off.
Been scared to put it all back together if it's off and don't want to have to reremove anything to get back to the belt.
Nice! I always shoot for perfect timing during assembly. On the occasion that timing is off a tooth, this trick makes fixing a breeze usually. Good luck on your project 😃🔧
What? Really? All these years I've been loosening the tensioner and resetting all shafts. About to fix a PT Cruiser that jumped time on one cam. Dude, this trick is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Glad I could help 😃😃
Any chance this works on a timing chain lol I have a ford focus I want to do this to
Good question. I have never tried it on a chain. Would work in theory as long as the tensioners are not the locking type. May need a larger tool, and may need to go slower to accommodate hydraulic tensioner compression. I would guess it works best on belts but I have been wrong before. Just read these comments 😂😃
How do you determine which sprocket you need to adjust? Do yo align intake and exhaust sprocket and then use this tool on the crankshaft sprocket? Or do you align crankshaft sprocket and exhaust pulley and then use this tool to move intake sprocket? Or either way works?
To make the trick work you need an understanding of where the timing marks are. Usually you will always need to remove the timing covers to find them. The trick works when off by any amount of teeth, but i would not recommend it for anything off more than 2 teeth or more. Engine damage can occur most times if you are that far off and try to adjust and accidentally go even further off by another tooth (total of three). I hope that helps😀🔧
Awesome, I've had to do that, but the hard way!
Me too 😃🫡
It's mind boggling to think of all the saved hours that could come out of this video, multiplied across all the people that watch it, all the people they tell about this, and all the engines they work on. Figure that time as money and it could be the economy of a small country over time...
In theory on my end-No 😂
In practice in the real world-YES! 😀
Easiest way to tighten crankshaft pulley bolt so I can use this while needing to turn ccw? So it doesn't just lose bolt
You could try turning any of the sprocket bolts that are tight. Camshaft or Crankshaft. Crankshaft is always best but I have used them all 😃🔧
Love that one
Thank you! I'm so glad you like it 😀🔧
Ok. Wow. What a freaking enormous hack. !! Thank You emphatically. But how do I figure out whete Im off exactly.? I know ur gonna answr ... by timing light. Heres what i did.
2000 Isuzu Enemy V6. I marked everything WHERE IT WAS without dead center. I realize now for a non pro, this can be a problem. Reassembly is ok. Then I cant reset my timing belt so my man helps force it on . It skipped one or so teeth. Cuz now it wont start. How do I find the off digit.?? Im so frustrated with Isuzu. I havent worked on a harder rig. Dumb design. Can u please kindly help navigate me ?? Lol. I so appreciate ur reply. Angieford in roseburg oregon.
Hey Angie. To do the trick properly you will need all the covers off so you can see your timing marks. It will save time in the event it is needed but it should only be used at the point of belt installation where all marks can be seen. Otherwise if you guess its extremely likely you will cause engine damage. Valves can easily contact each other or the pistons if your marks are off more than 1 or 2 teeth. 😃🔧