Hi all,

I started my cam belt change today, all going well untill I removed the bottom timing cover. I noticed that a timing mark was out on the balance belt. All the other timing marks are spot on. I'll try and get a picture up ASAP. I'll try and describe it to you- As you look at the engine from the front it's the balance pulley at the bottom to the left of the crank (bottom) pulley. The timing mark on the pulley is about 2 teeth to the right. At the moment I have stopped, with all the belts in situ.

Please can anyone advise me on what to do? This can't be normal.

Here's a picture
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OK, talk about going off half cocked... I've just looked at the how to again and read it properly. It would appear the balance belt pullies are weighted, hence the need for the timing marks. I can only assume the PO or mechanic got it wrong.

Shout if I'm not correct.

dont know if it helps or not but quite a few people run theirs without a balance belt as apparently it only really makes a difference when the engine gets nearer 4,000 rpm. At lower revs it cant be noticed , so I'm told

Cheers Krutly, water pump, belts n pullies all fitted now. All marks line up.

I'll be finishing off in the morning, light was going and the drizzle was turning into rain.