Ninja, you're taking on quite a project here. You absolutely must do everything the right way or you will be replacing the entire engine. You're timing is going to be gone but it is not hard to get back.

After you have everything back together there is a slot on the cam gears that mechanics use to correct the timing. Slide something in there that is going to be a tight fit and where they have absolutely no play. There is only one way to do this. Then you're going to have to position the number 1 cylinder at top dead center. One way to do this is to use a screwdriver in the spark plug hole and watch for when the screwdriver starts to fall back down and then put it back at the top most point.

On the crankshaft pulley there are two notches. ONE of those notches is the correct placement for your timing. Make sure to use the correct one. I believe when looking at it, it will be the one behind the first one. Going clockwise that is. There is also a notch on your block that you will use to time the crankshaft pulley with. Once your timing is good to go then slip on your timing belt and you should be good.

Suggestion..


Spend 15 bucks and get that haynes manual.... you will be extrememly happy you did.

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