Set TDC on Exhaust cycle by mistake

[SReppel]

I was in the process of getting ready to change my water pump and got in a rush last week as I was pushed for time before leaving for work for a week and wanted to get the old pump off.

I set TDC and before locking the flywheel I forgot to check the cam timing marks to make sure it was on the firing stroke.

Even though I noticed the rotor was in the wrong position I continued to strip the belts off etc. before it hit me that it was not lined up on the firing stroke.

I went ahead and removed everything to get to the water pump and will be reinstalling it later this week when I get home.

Am I screwed or can I re-install the timing belt and then check by rotating the engine by hand to see if the timing marks line up.

Any advice is appreciated, trying to get my car ready for a DE later this month and don't want to screw up the engine.

Lesson learned, don't get in a rush!!!

Thanks,

Scott

[SReppel]

Sorry wrong forum, should have been in the 944 forum.

[Bob Kontak]

944 right? Wrong forum.

No you are not screwed if you did not spin the engine since removing the belt. Put the belt on as close as you can. Tensioner should be in place to keep slop out.

You may be a tooth off but you should not run into interference. Pull plugs and rotate slowly.

Get the cams to where they should be when crank is at TDC. Remove belt and manually align cam(s) and crank against their respective marks. They should be close to their proper position for true TDC before you adjust.

If you feel any interference aside from valve spring tension, stop and talk to the correct board.