Macdog6249

I have installed a new water pump, new 1 & 2 idlers, new timing belt, lined up the timing marks, when I turned the crankshaft using the damper bolt slowly I noticed that the belt had released from the right cam position and as if it was coming down a stair case, I now realized that I had not installed the belt tensioner.
My fear is that I have now lost the position of the both cams in relation to the crankshaft or each other.
I decided to remove the belt, realign the timing marks, re install the timing belt, install the tensioner and as per the manual, do 2 rotations of the engine TDC to TDC the timing marks will line up. The timing marks do not align.

How can I ensure that both cams are in the correct place relative to the crank?
Do I remove the cylinder head covers to check the cams?

I have beaten myself up about this, help would be greatly appreciated.

WtSpyder

I might be wrong but bring the crank around to TDC for the number 1 cylinder and the rotate the cams to align the timing marks. At that point you should be on and can install the belt.

I am sure that someone else will chime in.

GmanSC

Did you use the shop manual? The procedures within should direct you exactly what to do.

GregMN

video:
Start watching at the 13:20 minute mark.

doobs

LOL,

That guy is freaky, but that's a very thorough video. I don't normally watch these things but I wayched this one in it's entirety.

Excellent resource.

Macdog6249

This was very helpful,
Thank you.

GregMN

Let us know as soon as it goes Varoooom.... and don't let the smoke out.

Macdog6249

Mission Accomplished.

It went Varoooom!

Thanks to all who responded Much appreciated

I will also give a thanks on you tube, Griffzilla.