Lots of posts on timing belt - but I can’t locate specific discussion on timing belt skipping one tooth during installation. Can one someone point me to a link or explain this?
I’m guessing it has something to do with keeping proper tension on the belt during installation?

TIA

not sure what you want to know.

how it happens or the symptoms of timing off one tooth?

How it happens and how to avoid during installation of new belt . . .
Thx!

i have done a few in my day and did my 2002...even have a thread about it.

It can happen to an older car when the tensioner leaks. It could also happen if a belt stretched but I would think it would snap.

attention to detail will avoid installing the belt one tooth off.
check the marks, check them again, then check it a third time.
pull the pin on the tensioner and check the marks again.

thats how I do it...

There must be a procedure or shop manual to replace the TB. Just follow it to the letter.

there is a procedure in the SC430 service manual and I used it as a reference...most of the work is straightforward...very time consuming.

very satisfying when you take her for that first drive and all is good!