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REMOVE THE SCREWDRIVER FROM THE SILENT SHAFT HOLE and replace the bolt there.

Check your timing belt syncronisation by turning the crankshaft clockwise six complete cycles (revolutions). The camshaft, crankshaft and oil pump timing marks will all align every 2 revolutions. The left-hand silent shaft will only be in alignment with all the other marks every 6 rotations. After 6 revolutions, returning to TDC, all your timing marks should align. (If they don't, bite-the-bullet and start the process over, or figure out which cog is off, where).

If you're confident of your timing, it's time to start putting things back together. Take a few moments to just look everything over, making sure everything is in its place.

Replace the lower timing cover, then the upper cover, making sure the dust seals (gaskets) are in place. Put the distributor cap back on and secure it.

Install the crank pulley with the 4 bolts and torque them as specified.

Install the water-pump fan unit, then slip on the belt(s) for the alternator (and whatever else is running off the pulley). Tighten those accessories as needed.

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Install the radiator and the two hoses. Add coolant...take your time: it's having to get around the closed thermostat.

IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE SO ALREADY, ADD FRESH OIL TO CAPACITY AND AN OIL FILTER. MAKE SURE THE OIL DRAIN PLUG IS TIGHTLY CLOSED. Replace the oil dip stick.

Re-connect the battery cables.

Keep checking for leaks. Let the engine get up to operating temperature (if no leaking occurs) and then shut it off. Inspect your work and check the oil level. Hook up the timing light and set the timing: for a 1990 2.4 it's 5 to 7 degrees before top dead center. Be sure the engine is at operating temperature before setting the timing.

To set the timing using the ignition timing connector: http://www.mightyram50.net/vbulletin...ll=1#post26994

Clean up: the Beverly Hillbillies are coming on, and this is continued from last week, when Granny refused to cook her possum-gut casserole because Ellie Mae was keeping piranhas in the swimming pool. Dumb ol' Jethro doesn't know this and is about to go for a dip.


Stay tuned: it's bound to be a good show.

~royster


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