Checking timing
07-09-2015, 10:26 AM
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2.2 timing set replacement
I replaced my timing tensioner yesterday now my 08 HHR won't start. Is there anyway to verify timing?? I know the cam gears are marked but what about the crank gear or balancer being marked? I'm used to working on a 65 Shelby Mustang so this overhead cam is new to me, plus being a Chevy lol.
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07-09-2015, 10:33 AM
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Uh. I hope you released the new tensioner after the install. If not, and you tried to start it, it could have jumped time.
There is a thread somewhere with pictures that show the timing marks.
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There is a thread somewhere with pictures that show the timing marks.
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07-09-2015, 09:07 PM
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Yea it looks like it jumped time by 2 teeth. So started my tear down to put a timing set and gasket on it. Removed the air box, cam cover, inner wheel splash shield, for extra room the washer fluid tank, motor mount. Got to get a tensioner tool since this is the first car that Ive never been able to use a 3/8 ratchet.
07-10-2015, 08:59 PM
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Got everything else off this afternoon, so tomorrow I'm ready to start to reassemble everything tomorrow. One thing, when I was taking the intake sprocket off, the cam rotated. So I may have to rotate one way or the other to get the gear to 2 o'clock spot.
