CRANKSHAFT TIMING TRICK

[@travissmith5986]

Pro tip... Rather than over stretching a brand new belt and damaging the teeth or ribs.... just line it up right when when you install it.

[@PuerRidcully]

you can loosen the tensioner, to maybe put less strain on it. Still quite a bit of bending with that bit, I don't like.

[@alexanderstewart1781]

holy shit you sound like a pretentious prick. kick fucking rocks fr

[@LynxStarAuto]

An Allen key works perfectly and won't stretch the belt at all

[@shortcurcuit5779]

they didnt understand how to advance and retard the marks so they come together when the tensioner is uploaded

[@fawzisdudah8511]

​@@LynxStarAuto Can you explain a bit please? If you don't mean just do it like most people do: take off and put on.

[@Mr-Clark]

Wouldn't it be easier to just erase the white mark and write a new one over and be done with.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tip! It would be easier 😂

[@200degrees.]

Like most garages do ..

[@jolo203]

​@@200degrees. Yes in usa

[@P00RKN00W]

That’s when pistons and valves start French kissing 😂

[@NivardoGarcia-y9k]

😂😂

[@mariuskirsininkas8197]

As I remember from almost day one I started work as a mechanic I already knew that using something as this could help to move belt to one side or another... but it damages the belt. Its life span dropped at least in half while adjusting timing like that so... great video!! NEVER BEND IT SHARPLY AS YOU JUST DID THERE because it damages threads in that belt. It is made with some sort of glass fiber threads in case you did not knew that yet

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tip. Although- I have done this trick hundreds of times and have yet to see what you are describing.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I only use OEM or AISIN Belts, maybe that is the difference?

[@El_Cid_Campeador.]

​@@EasyFixShaun Have you installed the timing belt incorrectly hundreds of times? That is incredible. Maybe you should look for another job.

[@EasyFixShaun]

true 😂

[@x-man5056]

@@EasyFixShaun Being lucky is not a good plan.

[@ChristopherOrtega-i7v]

i used to use an allen wrench to do this exact thing, i liked it because after you had a small handle to grab it by instead of falling into an area you wouldnt be able to find in.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Perfect substitution 🎯

[@samholt4139]

The allen wrench method is better cause you can use a size that won't bent the belt as sharp as he does here which can damage the timing belt

[@stuartmccrea5188]

An engine only turns in one direction

[@jond1536]

I used this process on a 2.2 subaru. one cam was one tooth off. This works. Thanks

[@EasyFixShaun]

You are welcome 😃

[@JamesJames-r8t]

​@@EasyFixShaun❤😀

[@DespaceMan]

Remember to loosen the belt tensioner first before doing this :)

[@ChesterMolester-i1b]

This is right after the head gaskets replacement

[@patricelebrasseur5649]

​@@ChesterMolester-i1bOnly the 2.5 have weak gasket, plenty of 400+K miles 2.0 and 2.2 out there

[@God-z7c]

In a lot of outboard Marine applications you have five timing marks . And what you have to do is you have to put the gears so it looks like they're actually wrong so when it comes back around it's alright. Very difficult and very complicated and very time-consuming. I really like this idea I'm going to try it

[@markjohnson8602]

Not just outboards anymore.

[@Cheepchipsable]

You have to account for the belt being loose.

[@EasyFixShaun]

It's a beauty just for that type of purpose. When timing a new belt I attempt to get it perfect. Some engines are particularly difficult and are always a tooth off. I use the trick with a smile on my face on those difficult engines 😃

[@x-man5056]

@@EasyFixShaun Just don't let your customer find out.

[@sirpapadaddyow4422]

@@EasyFixShaun "Attempt" to get it correct? Its either correct or its not. There is no "Almost". Also, no, there are absolutely 0 engines that timing is off a tooth. close only counts in horse shoes and hand grenades.

[@richardbaas2748]

A chunk of vacuum hose does the same thing, and it's easier on the gear.

[@EasyFixShaun]

🎯

[@robotron17]

The bit won't hurt the gear. It's just under belt tension.

[@trialsted]

​@@robotron17 Not good for the belt in my opinion

[@davidkuehne476]

@@trialsted they really don't stretch, and are often about 120 teeth. This would be 1/60th additional length, that seems like a lot. Probably makes crunchy noises...

[@josepeixoto3715]

what a FANTASTIC idea, saves a lot of time, the belts are almost always 1 tooth off on a new install THANKS

[@EasyFixShaun]

you bet!

[@TonyRule]

Then you're doing them wrong.

[@mrdg]

i bought a used Integra years ago and one of the cams was 2 teeth off. Used a piece of hose to do this very thing. It's a great little bit of info.

[@dragondraco412]

And why would you guess that the came was off? You realize that doesn't happen just by happenstance right? Change the fucking belt. There is no adjustment other than change the worn part

[@mutevibesgaming8616]

an engine, wether running or not, should not be rotated counter-rotational for more than 3-5 teeth on the cam-sprocket. It could cause the belt-tensioner to fail, or create slack in the belt . Trust me, experiences timing-belt mechanic

[@EasyFixShaun]

go slow- bleed off compression

[@richiepool8930]

Was thinking that myself 😂

[@keonicruz]

I was taught that spinning the crank on a boxer engine in the opposite direction than the normal rotation would create issues and premature failures, such as possible bent valves based on it being an interference engine... Did you find any issues during start up or normal operation of the ej???

[@BrandonKnight-il9xs]

What about bending valves in an interference motor

[@junkyardripper]

​@@BrandonKnight-il9xs the cam and crank have to be out of timing for this and spinning an engine in reverse (slowly) shouldn't ever bend the valves

[@rickcarson9423]

Belt stretcher for sure! Do it correctly or don't do it at all.

[@ironmanhiggs]

I can say as an airgun KZbinr. This is 100 percent a rocketship cam shaft

[@EasyFixShaun]

As an aquatic enginnere I recommend....

[@benjamincogan2432]

Oh my god. That is brilliant. Can’t believe I never known. What a time saver. Thanks Jedi. And for the reccord I am not worried about the bit, gear or belt. This legit idea and concept.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great tips!Thanks I am glad you like it. I appreciate 😃. It's a simple trick, with high level application that is scary for some and I totally get that. The trick will win out in the end over time when people get comfortable with it, especially with very difficult to time engines.

[@Joseph90722]

Okay step 1 find TDC Step 2 lock cams in place Step 3 match timing marks on crank Step 4 remove belt Step 5 new belt Confused why we need to make the belt to

[@EasyFixShaun]

Step 6- verify and one tooth off- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@morenpchangjw8868]

FYI...there are many motors that need a couple rotations of the engine to verify if everything lines up properly. Can't just toss the belt on and call it a day on everything 😂

[@hithereperson8137]

Agreed, no idea why these people are marking belts

[@jakedenis4579]

With chains you can take it off and throw a new one on unless its stretched.​@morenpchangjw8868

[@kaithomsen2336]

@@morenpchangjw8868every single motor has timing marks. If timing marks are lined up everything should clear, If not you didn’t build the engine right 😂🎉🎉🎉

[@akht5143]

Nice way of stretching the belt for future failure

[@xSavBeaSTx]

The torque from the engine would stretch it before this did Einstein

[@RollingRoadEFI]

@@xSavBeaSTx You don't think so good, do ya?

[@akht5143]

@xSavBeaSTx still dodgy see if you could do that at main dealers

[@akht5143]

@@RollingRoadEFI and you do dodgy rolling road

[@RollingRoadEFI]

@@akht5143 Lol nonsense from people who don't know the first thing about what I do doesn't touch me LOL. Fragile af.

[@even1s]

Побольше бы таких "мастеров" ))))

[@TobiasCat-s7n]

Genius. A way to swap timing belts without a special tool: Stanley knife, slit down the entire length of the belt so you have a very narrow belt. Remarkably easy. Slip the new belt on and cut off the old belt. The timing will be correct on the old belt on most modern engines. The tension will be ballpark correct. Try it.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have never tried that! I like the theory of it. Good tip. Does it really work? 😃

[@viencafe]

Or make markings on both old belt and the gears. Take off old belt, copy marks to new belt, and match them when you put it on ?

[@rogerharris907]

Risk of damaging the belt. Won't know if you did until the belt snaps and ruins the we engine

[@callishandy8133]

Sound good ! But If your smal belt is turening the camshaft your brain is working and hope that these smaller smaller belt will last for the last 2 minutes. Your risk and shure if you and the small belt fail ... ... you will not tell your boss and the customer the truth. Allways the engine work with minor crashed valves. But minor bend is a minor stress every time is closes. It can braks because of the cracks inside the valve after a long time. Ok you got the customer money and the work is long ago. Your boss will be happy , because your work is done in time.

[@1D3AN1]

​@callishandy8133 wtf you even talking about bro? He clearly said slit the belt so it's narrow, and then fit the new belt without tools meaning using the tension only for a moment to get a new one on then cutting old one off

[@chrispaige3939]

I tried it and I take it all back! It does work

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@romelpalmes2235]

I am no mechanic but shouldn't you turn the engine in a clock wise direction only?

[@alejandrobarranco9582]

It should be fine, its not like its running, and de pending on the engine it may even be non interference, so no damage would occur even if improperly timed. It would just run like crap.

[@X_Niaxx_X]

only when detimed engine, and when doing lot of torque, or doing full turns but this guy didnt even move the cylinders more than 2 centimeters

[@ronaldwall7896]

You are absolutely right clock wise only you can bent a valve and pushrods turning your engine counterclockwise

[@Ambrose4k]

@@ronaldwall7896wrong, thats not how a timing belt works, its doesn’t magically break if you spin backwards, i do timing belts all the time😂

[@aeroflopper]

i think they more talking about internals some engines lock up if rotated the wrong way some just dont care.​@Ambrose4k

[@toddbelt759]

You've taught me this yet I've forgotten to use this truck when I need it lol

[@EasyFixShaun]

it's a thing for sure 😂

[@selimgutierrez5298]

An example of this is when you are replying the timing belt on a ohtc engine and you dont have the right tool to lock the cams,when you release the pin to the cam belt tentioner, your left cam will jump a thooth sometimes, can drive you crazy,i use a bolt instead,works like a charm.

[@EasyFixShaun]

💯🎯🤝😃 Good tip

[@andrewbenjamin6470]

Nice Video but i would never try nothing like that. A real mechanic knows how good our luck can be at times. 😂😂

[@EasyFixShaun]

IYKYK- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@jacobrobinson175]

Nothing to me how good I can be all the time if there's always going to be one every day that gets our blood boiling...

[@BfaltS1K]

You know belts have tensioners right and when you floor it it puts more stress on the belt

[@teemuuusitalo7987]

I tried this. I suggest everyone who wants to try it to first untension the belt. Punctured mine with a Hex head swivel tip, ripped the belt on the carved out part

[@kaithomsen2336]

@@teemuuusitalo7987 almost like every one of my comments warned against using this stupid fucking truck. Just go find a Bobby pin, stick it in ur belt tentioner and remove the tentioner and boom. You can now move the belt freely and reset the tentioner.

[@mysilentnoise4510]

Think about this: In CA, the cost to add a vapor recovery device to EACH pump at the gas station is $11,000 (mandated by CARB), which is passed down to the customers. With these devices in place, the pumps STILL drip liquid gasoline on the ground after each fueling!

[@EasyFixShaun]

You are right! The vapor recovery devices are not foolproof.

[@CFRoach]

I never thought about that! I drive classic cars and that whole setup is not compatible thus puking gas everywhere. When filling a motorcycle or older corvette that has the gas cap on top you have to shake the nozzle out onto the ground to ensure that your paint does not get drenched in gasoline. It makes me wonder if they actually do more harm than good. Quick somebody get the myth busters on this! Edit: You got me thinking: Another thing: They never changed the length of the nozzle, they only added the rubber jacket thing (foreskin) So now instead of the nozzle being 8 inches into the tank or filler neck, it's only in there a couple inches so that every time I fill my side tanks on my trucks upon full automatic shut off it always pukes out a couple ounces of gas down the side of my truck and onto the ground! If they made the nozzle tube longer to accommodate the C.A.R.B. Vapor recovery foreskin that would help a lot!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tips- sometimes it seems the goal is to make perception more important than actually making it better. Crazy world we live in.

[@tonyjones4861]

I once finished a rubix cube by taking the colours off and rearranging them. Winna!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great trick 😂

[@paulmatheny3650]

😅

[@lardoretardo906]

You may think that its not hurting the belt because you cant see any damage but it can shorten the life of the belt, tensioner pulley and/or idler pulley. I know from experience.

[@turboimport95]

i found a easier way then this, if you have the old belt still on the car, line up all the timing marks, make a white mark etc on the belt in 3 places that line up with the marks on the engine, remove the belt, lay the new belt over the old belt and start at 1 point and line the teeth up with each other all the away around and copy the white mark to the new belt. Install the new belt with the marks lining up with the marks on the engine, it will be perfect. I used to fight this 1 tooth off crap for years until i done this, I did this trick and installed the belt and pulled the tensioner pin and the timing was dead on, I felt like a fool doing it the old way for so long..

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tip. That's a good way to do it!

[@AsiAzzy]

Some belts have marks on them. I have F9Q engine and factory (and aftermarket) timing belts have 3 lines to line with the marks on the gears (crankshaft, camshaft and diesel injection pump). As per manual i don't even need to lock anything.. just put the new belt to line the marks on the belt with the marks on the gears and it's done.

[@skygorider]

To change belt! Cut old belt in half down the length with a Stanley knife(box cutter) snip outer half! Slide new belt on vacant half of pulley; snip remaining belt. Slide new belt all the way on! Fuzz Townsend Car SOS method!

[@sledgenwedge]

on my Mitsubishi 24 valve 3 l dual overhead cam 6g72 engine, I just put it on correctly the first time.+or-7° of t.d.c.. buy the service manual, do it correctly. and in the case of a Mitsubishi 3000GT or Dodge Stealth RTtt use Brown timing wire grounded to firewall for 5 minutes on initial startup at 1750 RPM for timing relearn. it's all in the book follow the service directives your engine will love you for it

[@Tomsfoolery.]

Excellent tip! I wish we knew this trick back in the dealership days. Remember messing with all those dual overhead cam engines?

[@EasyFixShaun]

🎯

[@johnjohnson7461]

I was thinking the same the same thing and I wanna know what pulley was he actually on

[@jacobrobinson175]

And that kind of thinking is why so many dealerships piss me off. There are so many so-called techs, at so many dealerships they do half ass work, if the car is under warranty fix it right even if it's not still fix it right

[@darrylmarbut47]

Omg what a headache worked on Toyotas too, one fricken tooth off, I used vice grips and plastic pieces on camshaft I made up to lock them in place rather than pay the gdamn snapon dude all that money for the required tools, on several different cars n trucks, Ford 4.6/5.4 no problem plastic over the camshaft with vice grips holding it!!

[@emotionalintelligence776]

@@jacobrobinson175 You realize with your limted knowledge that THIS technique only works on a non-interference engine! The fact you dont know that means you were never qualified to take a qualified position and yet here you are, Lol.

[@TheBigghunter01]

Had to do this on my ford 3.5 ecoboost. I waited to torque down the phasers until both chains were installed and of course made it skip a tooth. Took a few 1/4” extensions and jammed in like this video until it would skip a tooth back

[@hiitsme4881]

Automatic stretching timing belt tool ...code for sure......!!maybe I'm wrong but that's what it feels to be me ...!but froM THE BEGINNING don't miss the timing ....don't you think!!

[@EasyFixShaun]

Expand your 🧠 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@7628739]

Just amazes me how they build motors

[@peterking6235]

Ooooh please don’t do this, you’ll put unnecessary stretch on the belt and also slack on one side of the belt and tightness on the other if the crank doesn’t fall into place like the cam

[@davidfarnworth3788]

Are you kidding me that's genius

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@njosborne6152]

Damn, I always wondered who that pointy little thing was for 👍🏼 Knowledge is power Thanks👍🏾

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤣

[@marksnowdon1086]

interesting tip but the question is why is it out of tooth. probably because the belt is stretched, it's a good side of the road fixed but really, the belt tensioner needs to be changed

[@EasyFixShaun]

It's off a tooth because i set it up that way for a demonstration.

[@ethelmini]

​@@EasyFixShaun🤔

[@PastarocketS-sb7nk]

Having been a player at Miami before becoming the head coach there I can't believe that he thought kicking a FG was better than going for the game tying TD. If we don't score it then we are still in the same boat as we are making a FG, STILL.LOSING! Miami put Syracuse in a situation where knowing that they were leading they just had to run out the clock not they HAD to score because the game was tied. That puts Syracuse into a completely different strategy. They just had to run the game clock down, not try to score. No wonder why I keep reading comments from Oregon fans about how Mario kept making game losing calls while he was coaching on the west coast.

[@pippicalzelunghepiro2856]

There is a lot of fake tips for timing belts in the web , dont remove your timing belt or try to change it without specific tools and knowledge , you can destroy your engine and put yourself in danger if your car stops in the middle of the road

[@EasyFixShaun]

Danger ⚠️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@ChungKi-ql2re]

​@@Booninaterlaughing in 2uzfe. BEST AMERICAN MADE SMALL BLOCK V8 EVER MADE.

[@BoostAuthority]

I wish I knew this when I was a kid doing timing belts on the 1st Gen all-wheel-drive DSM cars, when I first started doing them I'd always get screwed up lining up the balance shafts and the timing marks and I'd always be one tooth out, took me two or three tries to finally get it right

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice work. The trick is ideal for that exact application...hard to time engines. It is a life saver and time saver when it is needed 😃

[@arthurdunn1452]

If you want to stretch your timing belt and and have your valves hit your pistons in a non free spinning motor when your belt snaps,excellent 💡 Australia 🇦🇺

[@kilogolfbravo9567]

No it doesn’t the tensioner takes up the stretch

[@F4TH3R_CH0P]

Non interference for the win😂

[@neodymium2007]

Nah, u guys are completly safe ... i aprove

[@EasyFixShaun]

When performing the trick in Australia keep in mind everything is the opposite 😂

[@MichaelVelders]

Most engines are interference. Based on the video and instructions you're not going far enough for that to matter. As long as you're staying within a few degrees of TDC you should be totally safe.

[@glenhogan6565]

Thanks for sharing, never knew the hack, and worked well !!

[@tkd4zgqg]

My first thought is you have compromised the belt fibers, which will lead to early failure

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tip. Very Possible. But it hasn't happened. Some people are using softer tools like wooden dowels to be easier on the belt. That is a great idea. The little tool works so good its my go to because of size and fit. On open style sprocket/pulleys like this crankshaft sprocket, a #2 phillips screw driver works great with a round shaft.

[@doices2nd]

cardboard is a best friend

[@robertprince2504]

Not good for belt tensile cords - that is absolutely right. Hope anyone doing this doesn’t have an interference engine.

[@swordiebored4769]

​@@robertprince2504you sound elderly

[@Charger-ob8yl]

Bullshi

[@robertoastephensjr7263]

@andrewbenjamin, good Service Technician will use various techniques to get the job done correctly. Sometimes that requires thinking outside of the box. Now honestly, I am a certified Technician, and I like ideas that make a process easier and faster. Any good Service Technician is open to new Ideas to get the job done right. And clearly this guy has a decent Idea. Especially if you can not afford some of the more expensive tools. Just saying.

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@darrylmarbut47]

Exactly the snapon man was the only one that had many of the speciality tools i knew guys that were addicted to buying tools!!

[@gregpatton3220]

I should just say fantastic! Looks like a time saver, maybe it saves the timing belt having a long life expectancy. Damaged fibers, scratched gear , At least a Subaru isn't at TDC when the crank is at mark.

[@EasyFixShaun]

It usually takes 1-2 applications to get comfortable with the trick. Once timing is moved out of time and back into time, it is mind blowing 🤯

[@ericdrouiche9047]

Le bon alignement des repères de calage doivent êtres correctes avant le montage de la courroie de distribution , si il faut corriger ce sera un demontage une correction et remontage.

[@evarodriguez-sx1pl]

Wow this is a really good idea 👍👍👍👍

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@turdbomitch9007]

Hint, use an Allen key, the same size as an apex bit if you can so it's harder to loose.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great tip😃

[@davesteier-xf5lh]

Pro tip.. line up the match marks BEFORE you pull the pin on the tensioner??? Like it shows in the book??

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes that is the correct way to do it! 😃

[@TheOffroader7458]

Or just do it right in the first place

[@EasyFixShaun]

🎯🤝

[@reekz1568]

Being a tooth off is common when replacing timing components. It happens a lot when you’re doing the chain or belt on a side mount engine. When you pull that grenade pin, if you’re not hold the cams in place, the tensioner will tighten and the small teeth round teeth on them rubber belts slip right onto the next tooth.

[@thagingerninjer5391]

@@reekz1568then hold the cams in place. Problem solved.

[@EasyFixShaun]

🎯

[@EasyFixShaun]

use the trick problem solved 😂

[@jeremyvelez6212]

Pretty nifty, probably the same for chains..I’ll give it a whirl this afternoon..

[@EasyFixShaun]

good luck. I have no experience using it on chains

[@johngalt97]

He illustrates the concept. You could probably 3D print a custom tool that would be friendlier than the screw bit.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good idea 🎯

[@Ambrose4k]

When you need this trick you are not going online to order a plastic part😂, go to a machine shop and make some brass ones, if you do timing professionally you don’t do this

[@EasyFixShaun]

You will be surprised how many pros will be using this trick soon. Check back in a year and a decade...

[@Behemoth33]

​@EasyFixShaun unlikely. If pros have to do this then they're no longer pros. . . . 😂

[@EasyFixShaun]

I bet you a beer you take that back in 5 years. Check back here I will see your comment 😃

[@scottfread2130]

When you replace the timing belt put it on and make sure all the slack is to the adjuster side that you don't have to do that

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tip 😃

[@renegadethesandwing02050]

I wish I knew this like 5 years ago when I had to do exactly this

[@EasyFixShaun]

next time 😃

[@joedejesus6363]

Can you use this technique as well on a "chain"?🤔

[@EasyFixShaun]

I haven't but some people in the comments have used it on chains I guess. I am not sure on that.

[@UnderTheBridgeLiving]

As a full-time stay-at-home KZbin commentary specialist with over 20 years in the game... I can confirm this isn't a 1998 Pontiac Sunfire GT.

[@alfredocuomo1546]

nice fix, time & work saver.

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@auzzieredneck1850]

Any timing sprocket??? What about ones that have a timing chain rather than a belt Does it work with a chain???

[@m19710310]

No

[@EasyFixShaun]

probably not

[@allcore5172]

This is genius. I once did a dual cam Hyundai that was becoming impossible and I used two different vise-grips to hold each side on.

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@antonioramilo1707]

No solo montas mal la sincronización de la correa y después la estropeas forzándola. Seria mas conveniente desmontar y montar correctamente

[@nicholasnapier2684]

People don’t get what top dead center is on the timing chains or timing belt you’re gonna get different answers there people don’t know, but that would work.

[@ninoratakingofspam0000]

Muchas gracias por compartir su conocimiento 🇲🇽👍

[@EasyFixShaun]

😃🤝

[@franklinford9875]

As long asvthe belt tensioner bolt isn't tightened and the belt is only under spring pressure this will be a good option.

[@Dettdu]

I tried! It's working!

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝

[@Skyguythelegend]

What causes a timing belt to jump teeth? Ive got a 05 honda pilot that has a tight timing belt at the cams but when would crank the serpentine belt would move but the cams didnt. Is it possible my cams are seized? I have a camshaft position sensor p0340 engine code. Im worried i might have snapped a belt. But why would my belt still be tight and no signs of break at the cams?

[@EasyFixShaun]

When was the last time the belt was replaced? I have seen old belts sheer the teeth off like you are describing. It could also be from catastrophic damage. I would do some dissection surgery to see what happened. Good luck- hopefully it's just belt failure and no engine damage....🤞

[@Skyguythelegend]

@EasyFixShaun I'm pretty sure the last owners said they bought the car at 180k and shortly after they replaced the belt and its current miles are 272.7k miles. The cam sensor also came on at 4k rpms at 75 mph trying to pass someone on the freeway. There was no smoke or bangs or noises from what I heard. It just stuttered and died and wouldn't start. I bought the car 250k miles last year in November. It's been sitting since June, I haven't had the time to work on it.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Usually honda belts will go much farther than their rating (80k). I would bet its an aftermarket belt if teeth are striped with 90k ish miles on it.

[@Cameronbarber-k1e]

Put in on right the first time, and make marks on the gears and backing plate before you remove it, and put the belt on and make sure the non tension side is tight before the pin is pulled from the tensioner

[@paule7479]

By moving the gears aren't you misaligning them ?

[@Daringskippy1]

A piece of cardboard or even a credit card works just as well, I would advise against rotating it the wrong direction though. It's not a huge deal on the Subaru EJ motors, but it can be a problem on other engines.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tip 😃

[@PaulMartin-ns3nj]

I like non interfere engines

[@EasyFixShaun]

🫠😃

Very few are.

[@toxiclaboratories7070]

As a mechanic don't ever do this, for one it could damage the belt and tear the cords inside the belt for two if your engine is an interference engine you could potentially damage the valves. Just save yourself the hassle and loosen the tensioner and move the belt over a tooth.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Watch the long form video kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@jdog8403]

This is a great mobile mechanic tip or a home mechanic tip. If I'm at a dealer the special tool will be in my box. I also did a 3.5 Chrysler Sebring using rubber 1/2 hose to hold tension on the belt so that when I released the tensioner it didn't just 2 teeth outta time. My mentor at the time said I was somewhat lucky because a few more teeth and I couldsla Bent valves as that is an interference engine.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Nice work 😀

[@Da0R30]

Cool, but what position are the cams in now? Cause to see proper timing alignment you verify not only the crank but also that both upper and lower cams are aligned as well.

[@EasyFixShaun]

The trick only moves one tooth at a time on the given sprocket. All other sprockets will remain the same. I have a long form video on it with much more detail.

[@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC]

love the music..."owah" (pain) when the tool slips a tooth.

[@EasyFixShaun]

😂

[@adamglen283]

Music is From a game called tropico 5 😅

[@EasyFixShaun]

That cool!

[@danielschiel7001]

So simple, but so genius!😊

[@craighansen7594]

How about just install the belt correctly the first time.

[@kayiizihenry3276]

Ok but you can't damage the valves turning the engine unt clockwise???

[@Mathew-xr7kt]

Why are many people stating this. The valves would moved at the same rate whether moving backward or forward..

[@mealteam6.1]

Why not use a screw driver? Instead of the bit? Do it the same way... but u won't potentially drop it inside the bay

[@EasyFixShaun]

Great tip! That is a perfect way to do this and I use it often. Same result. Most sprockets have guardrails. The tool bit in the video works on them all so I usually just grab that 😃

[@83wasagoodyear]

Because this way works

[@Bandwidth24]

I use a metal ink pen but awesome!!!!! ❤

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@philhill7973]

Why not put the belt on in the right position in the first place, instead of risking touching a valve!

[@EasyFixShaun]

demonstration

[@Robbertdelange]

You probably never put one on before. I had to do it once on my car with a dual cam. And it was a pain is the buthole to get it right.. it was always off like in tue video on one cam.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Works fantastic on especially hard to time engines! Gamechanger

[@victorraymartinez]

@@Robbertdelangeyep the first time i ever did itwas on an 09 dodge journey i had to keep raising and lowering the engine cause. taking it off putting it on viscous cycle i was always a tooth off. now i can do it with my eyes closed but i do want to try this trick

[@jbh.6257]

The “ow” was timed perfectly for the snap 😉

[@Stank-b8w]

That’s got to be harsh on the belt

[@VesselFitterguy]

No way. Those belts get ripped on by the engine and assecories for well over 100k miles. I've seen a car 20 years old with 250k miles original belt

[@Stank-b8w]

@@VesselFitterguy you are not supposed to bend any timing belt more then the diameter of the smallest pulley, I’ve been working on cars since 2000, if I ever miss timed it, just remove tensioner and retime,

[@EasyFixShaun]

Stone age tricks here- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@VesselFitterguy]

That little bit won't hurt it

[@VesselFitterguy]

@@Stank-b8w it's bent more than that when you get it out of the timing belt kit package

[@tduncan55]

Okay I got a question where did the Phillips head go when it dropped into the engine

[@EasyFixShaun]

I haven't seen it since 😂

[@steammartian7705]

Oh yeah. U should definitely try that 😂 be ready to replace valves and possibly pistons 😂 some times it does happen. Some times. It’s like a unicorn. Doesn’t happen often. But it does. So just take the damn belt of and do it again. Do it correctly. He’s a tool 😂

[@EasyFixShaun]

🧐

[@thomasmleahy6218]

Typo? off, not of ?

[@gregsidel3557]

Did we Bend any valves doing this trick

[@EasyFixShaun]

No. (not yet)

[@Pipes1974]

How to wreck the teeth on your cambelt what a amuture 😂

[@m19710310]

Amateur is the word

[@EasyFixShaun]

I am very mattured kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@bjenks2]

With manual tensioners, just take out some tension so you don't have to stretch the belt like this. Auto tensioners, put the pin back in it and adjust the belt

[@Skizm_admin]

How stupid.

[@EasyFixShaun]

Very Stupid kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXi9gIuoftZlh5o

[@dronepilot260rc]

Learned something new today. I’ve always just taken everything off 😂

[@EasyFixShaun]

I use to do that too. Now i use the trick frequently on certain "problem" vehicles 😀

[@andyolsensovereignbeing.6211]

I would use a longer bit as you may damage the belt, putting pressure on one end

[@EasyFixShaun]

Good tip. The tool is just about perfect for every belt I have tried it on.

[@josephcarter1172]

What if your cams are still out of timing would be a concern to double& triple check too.. 🤔

[@EasyFixShaun]

Yes always verify timing after any timing service or using the truck 😀

[@chrispaige3939]

Might work on small cam gears but doubtful on most

[@vin605]

How did it jump timing in the 1st place 🤔

[@PatrickMaxin-bx6gd]

I use a blue butt connector with a piece of welding wire through it so if it falls it can be removed from the lower timing cover

[@jBurn801]

Dude, I wish I would've known this years ago. Nice one

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃

[@Certitude365]

I wouldn't recommend this to anyone because there is a high chance to cause the piston to interact with the valve. That will result valve damage. I rather take my time.

[@EasyFixShaun]

It's never happened for me. I get paid by the hour but its still a fun trick.

[@kittymeowbarkify]

Step 1: Stretch the belt Step 2: Replace the streched belt. Got it!

[@EasyFixShaun]

belts don't stretch

[@SirDrakeNewcanon]

Just cut the belt, move it and glue it together! So simple!

[@EasyFixShaun]

😂

[@nxesr]

I tried this method countless times because I had a skimmed head, and the timing mark refused to line up. I was always one tooth out. Didn't realise a skimmed head would throw the timing so far off, or am I wrong ??? I did the timing the conventional way, and the mark would still be out by a tooth or more. Was there something else I could've done please let me know??

[@GypsyHunter232UK]

And compremise the belts strengh at the screw bit point.

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have never seen it yet. Anything is possible 😃

[@kenblood9668]

I’m concerned about stretching the belt between the teeth on the sprocket, might break filaments? IDK

[@EasyFixShaun]

I have never had any belt problems. I would note though, that I only use OEM or AISIN belts. I have seen a lot of problems with aftermarket in general and not even related to the trick.. I wouldn't attempt trick with aftermarket belts 😃

[@jwahobin1844]

That's a great idea, instead of removing everything, very nice idea. I'll try someday...

[@EasyFixShaun]

It works! Glad you liked it 😀

[@joedso9710]

Don't do it. You can say it works for the moment but if you chip that tooth all that work is going to be gone and then you're going to have to have more problems. Amateurs

[@EasyFixShaun]

Never happened yet, how long should i wait?

[@joedso9710]

@@EasyFixShaun it should never happen. Put the timing right the first time

[@michelemangialardi1980]

Sei un killer da.officina allenta il tendi e rimetti in fase gia a vedere quei segni che odio mi fai capire la tua professionalità.

[@soulcleric]

done with a small bolt before. works like a charm

[@EasyFixShaun]

🤝😃