Just a small update until maybe later this weekend (plus a question).
Last weekend I got the water pump + timing belt done. It was not as straight forward as I was hoping (things would not come off etc). Even when I went to put the belt back on, the cam sprockets moved. As far as my understanding of this goes, as long as I realigned the sprockets with the markings and put the belt on (the VVT side was very easy to move, so I had to get a little smart with that), everything should be ok.
Question. Am I correct assuming the above?
I realigned the cam sprockets with the markings, put the timing belt back on, and rotated the engine twice clockwise & the markings still line up (all 3 still line up - cam sprockets + crank).
I haven't fired up the engine yet.
This weekend I have to do the oil, fill and flush the coolant, and then it should be good to go.
2000 S70 Timing Belt + Water Pump questions
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If the marks line up when you hand crank the engine, it’s safe. It will pop a P0014 code after a few starts if the settings are off by more than a tooth.
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