1uz timing belt problem.

[Ls400greg]

Trying to replace my timing belt and it won't go over both of the cams and the crank. I'm afraid to try and stretch it because I don't want to damage it, and this is without the tensioner piston released. Also is it easier to move the cams to the exact spot I want with the spark plugs out or does that not matter?

[billydpowell]

98 & up have more teeth than the older ones.... do your homework FIRST..

[sha4000]

 

Trying to replace my timing belt and it won't go over both of the cams and the crank. I'm afraid to try and stretch it because I don't want to damage it, and this is without the tensioner piston released. Also is it easier to move the cams to the exact spot I want with the spark plugs out or does that not matter?

There should be no tension on the belt until it is on and even then it can be difficult to get the belt on sometimes. What TB guide are you using?

[Ls400greg]

I got it on I'm using a mitsuboshi belt but everything lined up with the marks and after two turns of the crank