krb wrote:
How many do a quick test run after installing timing belt but before putting everything back together? I've hand cranked several cycles and the marks all line up and the tensioner stays set.
I can see it would be fairly simple if one left the intercooler, radiator etc on.
But do folks do it ok with everything apart? I'm worried about sucking debris into turbo inlet. What about all the loose wires/sensors? I guess any codes set could be erased. I know it doesn't need coolant for the few second run.
I've thought about disabling the fuel and just spinning it over good with the starter.
Would like the benefit of a quick run just to make sure tensioner stays correct. I've read in some places of a "1mm pointer overlap" but not sure what that is for?
When I do TB jobs, I always start the engine while the TB cover is off to observe proper TB belt and pulleys operation.
All the sensors need to be connected so it will in fact start and run.
If no coolant in system, only run for ten or fifteen seconds max!
After run, recheck timing and TB tensioner position, readjust if necessary....
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