Engine Timing CHANGES with the Belt ON & TIGHT!

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Attention all future timing belt wizards! Trick for resetting timing 1-2 during belt replacement. Makes one tooth off fixes easier and faster, especially in hard to reach areas. Even if the engine is easily on a stand, this can be faster than belt removal and re-timing. You need this trick 😃🔧
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@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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@conniealldis Жыл бұрын

Would this work for a 2002 Ford F150 5.4 v8. I want to move the cams forward 1 tooth.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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! 😀🔧

@conniealldis Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thank you

@diycast6914 Ай бұрын

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. 🍻🙏

@EasyFixShaun Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Anytime!! Just one of my favorite tricks, trying to pass on the little knowledge I have 😃🔧

@samuelortega6030 Жыл бұрын

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.

@michaelhatem9362 Жыл бұрын

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.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

😂 haha. No problem. You can tip me on the "thanks" button. It's one of my favorite tricks too! 😀🔧

@randomrebuilds Жыл бұрын

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!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Great to hear! Glad it helped😃

@Tomsfoolery. 2 жыл бұрын

That is an awesome trick! I can think of several times where that would have saved me some time!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's crazy how i found it to. I may put how that happened in the follow up video 😀🔧

@steveperry5225 8 ай бұрын

Have used this method on huge double row chains using a deep 1/2” socket! Saves so much time and sweat!

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Really!? What type of equipment is that?

@JimC-dt8bq 3 ай бұрын

Most helpful utube video ever made!

@EasyFixShaun 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊😊

@fullmetalrising20 Жыл бұрын

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!💯🤘🏽

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

You nailed it! You are welcome. Thank for the comment. Been there with you man. Glad to help out 😃🔧

@kevinoneill41 10 күн бұрын

I don't know when I will need this trick. Next time I change my belt I hope I retain this information 👍

@EasyFixShaun 9 күн бұрын

Please do! worth its weight in gold to us belt changers 😀

@brentfrancis9187 2 ай бұрын

Very Cool. Thanks for posting!

@EasyFixShaun 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Thanks for watching! 😃

@karl5635 9 ай бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun 9 ай бұрын

Great! No problem 😃

@haymic1 Жыл бұрын

Bloody hell spent hours last night on a ford probe, belt off 5 times, spent 30 minutes with your method and it worked. 😊

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No way! That is awsome 😃😃

@Chillidogster 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic solution, especially for a DIY guy like me. Your videos are super useful. Thank you!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Im glad you like them😀😀

@InsaneDzns 9 ай бұрын

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!

@EasyFixShaun 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped 😀😀

@moosemobileautorepair Жыл бұрын

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! 🙏 😁

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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 😃🔧

@moosemobileautorepair Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No way! Thanks man. I really appreciate that a lot 😀😀

@moosemobileautorepair Жыл бұрын

Thanks Shaun for your help. I appreciate the tip.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you so much for the support!! I am so grateful for you. It will go a long way. Glad to help 😃😃😃🔧

@Lujawful Жыл бұрын

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!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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?

@foresterlady448 2 жыл бұрын

Never thought this could be this easy! GENIUS!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

It's not bad! Thank you so much 😀🔧

@shanflix Жыл бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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 😃🔧

@JnRskaters Жыл бұрын

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

@shanflix Жыл бұрын

@@JnRskaters the trick worked great. The only other things I’ve done is replace the plastic coolant fittings with aluminum.

@JnRskaters Жыл бұрын

@@shanflix did you do it on the top crank or bottom and do you just go the opposite way you want it to j Ump

@dwphillips42 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and taking time and explaining in detail.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@christophercollins3460 Жыл бұрын

This is so cleaver, best timing belt trick. I was glad to have found this. Thank you for sharing this.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thanks man really appreciate that! No problem glad to help😀🔧

@user-cv8ig7ve9w 2 ай бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun 2 ай бұрын

Great tip! Let me know how it works 😀😀

@raneshsharma9141 Жыл бұрын

Crazy awesome trick had trouble lining up a VW engine timing marks this trick worked thanks for sharing

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! Glad it helped out 😃😃

@Verwoodtransportation Жыл бұрын

Wow man! I can’t wait until sun up, you just knocked all the intimidation out of this job. Thanks

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Necessity is the mother of invention 😃🔧

@2kreative1 8 ай бұрын

You absolutely saved my life! Thank you for posting this.

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome! Glad to help 😃😃

@bofuks27 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome thank you for your knowledge!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Thanks for your comment glad to help😀🔧

@shockerdcr 4 ай бұрын

This kicks ass ! Just had to do it today . Instead of taking tensioner off I just did this to move it one tooth. Saweeet!!!

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

Awsome! Im glad it worked for you. What year make engine?

@OCHawgy Жыл бұрын

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.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! What kind of motor?

@jcmurr2669 Жыл бұрын

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!!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

😀😀 no problem. Glad to help!

@wcortesi Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million! Saved me a bunch of work😁

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Ya!! No prob glad to help 😀😀

@chrisjasinskirealtor8928 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated my friend , I will not tell you how long I fussed with it. Will definitely not forget this invaluable trick.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Im glad it worked for you and helped you out😀🔧

@SubaruJeff444 7 ай бұрын

I am so glad you shared this information. It save me a huge amount of time and stress. You're the Best. thank you

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

No problem. Fun trick 😀😀

@richardstacey4134 Жыл бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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?

@stevequan1135 7 ай бұрын

Great tip. Thanks.

@EasyFixShaun 6 ай бұрын

No problem! Thank you! 😊

@mydeevergeldedios41 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Awsome! I'm glad it helped you. I use it for the same purpose all the time😀🔧

@popeantichrist8847 2 жыл бұрын

Move your cam forward one tooth and your mpg will go up as well as your power.

@rsbharley4766 8 ай бұрын

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. Cheers

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers 🍻

@michaelraubold5193 7 ай бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

Awsome!! Great tips! 😀

@Armurp01 4 ай бұрын

About to do my 2002 Chrysler 300M is And this was my biggest worry with timing once Tension is applied....this is perfect. Thanks

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

No problem. Glad to help 😃😃

@Ckellertwin 7 ай бұрын

This is the best... amazing! Thanks best friend!

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

You no problem! 😀😀

@rewsterc 9 ай бұрын

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.

@EasyFixShaun 9 ай бұрын

Awsome! Glad it helped out 😃😃

@terrymcdole6906 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tip.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! 😀🔧

@misterphuzz Жыл бұрын

This is one of the most amazing things I've seen in a long time.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I am so glad you like it. It is a weirdly satisfying trick to perform when its needed 😀🔧

@NURsMec 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I learned a new tricks. I just subscribed your channel

@EasyFixShaun 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! I love tricks! More coming 😀😀

@dc5723 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Wow lots of projects! Keep up the good work. No problem, i and glad you are liking them 😀🔧

@phillipware9681 6 ай бұрын

I salute you sir! 🫡

@EasyFixShaun 6 ай бұрын

🫡😃

@redjem13 2 жыл бұрын

Great trick!

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hey i just watched a video of yours. Alli can say is... Just amazing 😀🔧

@user-uw2pm9mm3x Жыл бұрын

OMG. Doing timing now on a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica and the right camshaft is off one tooth so gonna try it now. Thanks!!!

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

😃🤌

@evegarcia8829 2 жыл бұрын

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!!👍👍

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

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.😃🔧

@noel5ilv3rlake Жыл бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem. Good luck with your project 😀🔧

@sobeit1927 9 ай бұрын

Awesome . Love it . Thanks

@EasyFixShaun 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome 😀😀

@markpickett643 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, I've had to do that, but the hard way!

@EasyFixShaun 6 ай бұрын

Me too 😃🫡

@kmt5.737 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@carlie.b Жыл бұрын

This deserves a "SUBSCRIBE" and a Thank You for sure.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Much appreciated!!

@spelunkerd Жыл бұрын

Brilliant idea.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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😃🔧

@user-uw2pm9mm3x Жыл бұрын

It worked thank you so much

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@errolhibbert6976 10 ай бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

No way! You are very welcome. Nice work 😃😃

@larrycrocker6227 Жыл бұрын

Best trick I've seen in over 40 year's Thanks

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Wow thanks! 😀😀

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

What is the #2 trick you have seen in 40 years? I can try to make a video on it someday for you 😃🔧

@jordijusticia9084 Жыл бұрын

El truco me ha ayudado mucho, gracias por compartirlo.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

¡No hay problema! ¡Encantado de ayudar! Lo he usado innumerables veces para ahorrar tiempo y energía 😃🔧

@martinnormand7458 4 ай бұрын

Awesome tip! Do you know if US made, Mitsuboshi brand timing belts have a production date on them?

@EasyFixShaun 4 ай бұрын

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 😀

@chrisjohnson5790 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@EasyFixShaun Ай бұрын

Thank you!! Really appreciate 😀😀

@georgeiredale9397 Жыл бұрын

Excellent trick

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thanks! What kind on engine did you use it on?

@razztazzzz8460 10 ай бұрын

Great information

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it 😃

@hipolitovalladaresmartinez8634 Жыл бұрын

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 🙏

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No hay problema, encantado de ayudar! Espero que tu proyecto haya salido bien 😃🔧

@lennoxwhitely6251 Жыл бұрын

Love that one

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm so glad you like it 😀🔧

@moparacer74 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Im glad you like it! How did you find it? Did you search it?

@moparacer74 Жыл бұрын

@@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 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful! I am so glad it has helped. It is pure magic 😃🔧🤌

@moparacer74 11 ай бұрын

@@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

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

@@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! 😃🤌

@markw8139 10 ай бұрын

Man that is genious!

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! I sent debris through a belt one time with the cover off (on accident while driving) and discovered the trick 😃😃

@johnbaptist7476 Жыл бұрын

That's super smart 👍✌👏👌

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I hope it helps you out someday 😃🔧

@icurip 10 ай бұрын

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!

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Glad I could help 😃😃

@deancourt8435 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

No problem. All the best 😀😀

@victorromero2712 2 жыл бұрын

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?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

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😀🔧

@danielweeks3723 Жыл бұрын

Nice One!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers 😃🔧

@Pituqat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million. You saved the day! I used an allen wrench though.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Nice work 😃🔧

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

What model and engine were you working on??

@Pituqat 2 жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun 2006 Chrysler 300. 3.5L, V6.

@chrisevans6401 2 жыл бұрын

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

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

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 😃🔧

@chrisjohnson5790 Ай бұрын

🎉 thanks!!!!

@EasyFixShaun Ай бұрын

🎉😀

@RandyLeverett-jm6bw 7 ай бұрын

Sometimes, it's the simple things that work the best.

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

Absolutely well said 😃😃

@SilverloafGolf Жыл бұрын

Well if this video doesn't deserve all the likes I don't know what does. Very cool trick! Thanks for this!!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Im so glad you liked it. Much appreciated 😀🔧

@SilverloafGolf Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun I like it so much I'll try it tomorrow haha, I think I'm off a tooth with a timing belt I installed yesterday. There were 2 marks side by side on the crank so I had to give it a best guess as to which one seemed to line up better at TDC, guess I picked wrong 😄 so I'll confirm TDC and then check the cam gear mark, adjust it using this trick 👍

@SilverPaladin Жыл бұрын

Genius!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

😃😃😃

@nxesr 2 жыл бұрын

Bro you are fricking awesome. I'm timing my 1987 MK2 Scirocco 8 valve GTX 1.8 injection, engine code DX UK. I've been stuck with the camshaft pulley for ages always a tooth out. So using your trick I won't need to remove my timing belt at all? Just insert the little tool in and rotate. I have a plastic cover on top behind the cam sprocket. There is an arrow pointing downwards. Everytime I tension the belt the fricking cam sprocket moves almost one tooth and the arrow ends up on the sidewall of following tooth. Of course I need the downward arrow in the middle of the groove and not the sidewall. Basically it's a tooth out.

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Yup you should be able to move the timing one tooth in either direction with the belt properly tensioned. Should work easily for you as long as there is clearance around the cover for the tool 😃🔧

@leonardormsby6311 3 ай бұрын

2007 PT Cruiser cam belt will it work when the upper cams are together?

@EasyFixShaun 3 ай бұрын

Should work fine! I have used it on that motor 😃

@jaychicago312 Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely Fkn genius!!!!

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad to help 😀🥋🔧

@IchNachtLiebe Жыл бұрын

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.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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 😃🔧

@septbruh9637 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks a lot! I hope it helped you out! 😃🔧

@mchaudry9811 Жыл бұрын

Will this work for a timing chain as well? Holding a screwdriver in the pulley and chain

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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 😀🔧

@c.harrington1034 2 күн бұрын

Ive got a 06 v.w golf tdi 1.9 diesel and i replaced w.p timing belt tentioner and now its out of time it starts but after 1st gear is sluggish bogging and loss of power if i feather pedal it slowly will get up to about 45 mph trying to figure out if its ahead or behind i timing can i reverse the crank and or cam with this trick i was under impdession not to reverse the motor any help would be great

@Allen-bm6tz 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip. thanks! I really enjoy your content! Is it ok to spin the engine backwards? I thought there was a con to that? Maybe you're not supposed to spin it backwards too much because it could cause a skip?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Usually spinning it the direction it is supposed to spin it will be much less likely to skip a tooth. But when doing the trick sometimes you need to go backwards. Shouldn't hurt anything but go slow to be safe. With tension on the belt and going slow its very unlikely to skip 😀🔧

@WRATHUSA Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun could you explain what is the proper direction to turn the moto? How do you determine from what position what the clockwise in counterclockwise rotation is. It gets to be very ambiguous when you don't know the point of reference. The manuals don't have arrows indicating clockwise, but from what position of reference? what is the easy rule?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No problem. Generally speaking you want to always spin the motor in its normal direction of rotation. That helps the belt to not skip a tooth because the tensioner is designed to keep it tight mainly in one rotational direction. It does keep it tight in the opposite direction but skips can occur. Generally speaking most engines will spin clockwise when looking at them from the front. The trick is designed to save you time if you accidentally time it wrong and are off a tooth. You can move a mark one tooth at a time if it is a belt system (not a chain) and the is room for the tool to pass around the pulley. The marks will move one tooth towards the tool. You would then need to wind the tool into the belt/sprocket from that perspective 😀🔧

@tylerkrasavage5656 Жыл бұрын

Holy shit. This saved me and fixed my belt when it was throwing a cam correlation code. I owe you a beer. Message me

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

No charge! Glad to help out 😃🔧

@derekwhitehead2779 Жыл бұрын

Easiest way to tighten crankshaft pulley bolt so I can use this while needing to turn ccw? So it doesn't just lose bolt

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

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 😃🔧

@jessetruck903 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for you video, I’m just curious what your reasoning is for not doing this trick if timing is off more than 2 teeth? What are your thoughts about potential harm in doing this trick if the motoro were even off by, say 15 teeth?

@EasyFixShaun 28 күн бұрын

When i use the trick, my reasoning is just generally trying not to risk damage motor internals. 1 or 2 teeth max should be a rule of thumb for the trick. The tricks main objective value is quickly fixing belt service timing when off 1 tooth timing a fresh belt. 2 teeth gives a little lee way to do the trick the wrong direction once. Interference motors where valves can contact pistons may have some damage if more than two teeth generally speaking. All motors are different. Non-interference motors can be done 15 teeth no problem. Interference motors can usually go a couple teeth no problem. But proceed with caution kind of thing beyond that. This Subaru motor can go about 4 or 5 teeth before any internal contact happens. I tested this and was careful to stop when contact was made. You can look up your motor design and that should help understand what you have and far you can go with it. Great question 😀

@MavishPrasad 10 ай бұрын

Thanks

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😃😃

@chuckpick Жыл бұрын

Right cam is off one tooth. found this video cool trick, gonna field test this now on 06 Hyundai 2.7L v6 lol

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Awsome! Best of luck 😀🔧

@javidgunraj1500 Жыл бұрын

Its ok the rotate engine backwards? Even if its interference?

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

no guarantees on that.

@ericksosa1010 11 ай бұрын

¡Gracias!

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃😃😃

@ericksosa1010 11 ай бұрын

@EasyFix. you saved my a$$ big time

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

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 😃

@sheepersim 7 ай бұрын

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?

@EasyFixShaun 7 ай бұрын

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 😀😀

@shannoncrawford7212 6 ай бұрын

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.

@EasyFixShaun 5 ай бұрын

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 😃

@JoJo-ki9bq 2 ай бұрын

on a sohc Kia soul I need to go back one tooth so i place the bit in back of my cam then move it clockwise? Thanks for any help

@EasyFixShaun 2 ай бұрын

Nice. Im not sure on your motor without seeing it. But Ya the mark on the sprocket should always move one tooth towards the special tool that you decide to use on each application. It's a weird concept and hard to understand. Sometimes i mix it up and go the wrong direction on the first try. Make sure you go back the other direction if you go the wrong way. Then you are back to where you were and can try again after that. You don't want to be of more than a tooth or two, you could cause damage in some motors in the 3/4 teeth zone. So unless you know the motor well and have experience don't do that. 1-2 teeth off is usually a safe zone to play in on moat any motor with no engine damage. Does that help? Watch the video a few times and hopefully it should make sense 😀. Its a weird trick you aren't alone in not fully understanding it right off the bat.

@JoJo-ki9bq 2 ай бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun Thanks

@EasyFixShaun 2 ай бұрын

Yup! Good luck let me know how it goes please 🙏🏻

@markw8139 10 ай бұрын

2003 miata(mx5) its actually 2nd hand..Felt a tiny bit underpowered so asked garage to check the timing .

@EasyFixShaun 10 ай бұрын

Nice! I hope you got it all sorted out 😃

@godfirst6880 2 жыл бұрын

I got a 98 Honda CRV, and my timing belt broke. I installed a NEW timing belt afterwards, and everything started up fine, and test drove it. But I noticed I was off by ONE tooth on one of my camshafts. Would this method work in this situation?

@EasyFixShaun 2 жыл бұрын

Yup the basic method will work on pretty much any belt. Just need to make sure you can see every timing mark on every sprocket. You want to be able to clearly plan your tool insertion and pulley direction of rotation. There also can be no obstructions so the tool can pass by as it goes around the sprocket😃🔧

@greg23842384 Жыл бұрын

Will this not mess my spring loaded tensioner? My belt seems to be more lose now and dont run true on cam pulley

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

A properly functioning belt system has enough belt deflection to accommodate the trick. A spring or hydraulic tensioner shouldn't matter but it's hard to say. You may need to reset the spring tension depending on your set up. The belt should have curbs on select pulleys in the system to help it track properly. Does the belt seem like it's falling off or could fall off? What year make model engine are you working on?

@greg23842384 Жыл бұрын

@@EasyFixShaun pulleys have no curbs and are slightly wider then belt. It only dance around 3mm acros the pulley width so it will not come off. I will keep using it as it is just leave cover off for now to check if its not getting any worse. Engine is from fiat 500 1.2.

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Ok. Are there any curbs on the camshaft and crank sprocket? Usually they will put them there if they aren't anywhere else. There should be some somewhere on both sides of the belt. Be careful with the covers off. That is actually how I discovered the trick. Debris went into the belt and changed the timing 😀🔧

@greg23842384 Жыл бұрын

@Easy Fix they may be some curbs on waterpump pulley i need to double check later. Thanks for the advice about debris I have only top cover off so chances are small that anything will get in there

@EasyFixShaun 11 ай бұрын

no problem 😃

@frankguyton9596 Жыл бұрын

Does this trick work on a 2003 Honda 3.5

@EasyFixShaun Жыл бұрын

Yup, I have done it many times on the cam pulleys of that engine. Mainly just the left/rear most pulley. I have never needed to do it on the crank plus I don't think it would work, there is a metal engine rib/cover in the way I think. Anyways, I have also sliced my hand open on the camshafts pretty bad trying to hold and time them. The top left cam is hard to align and under valve spring tension. I loves to spin on me. I use the trick typically every time now on every 3.5 timing belt. I just time it one tooth off now, check time, its usually still off a tooth, use the trick...perfect 😃🔧