Engine severe lifter tick/knock

[Moltinssj2]

Don't worry about the timing yet, worry about what you'll find in #6 cylinder.

If you manage to fix it, get a belt and a tensioner. Im sure somebody will loan you the little tensioner tool.

Ok then how do I set the TDC on #1 piston or align the timing marks before removing the belt?

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[box]

Have you got the workshop manual? I'd highly recommend you download it and have a quick nosey through it:
http://www.3sx.com/faq/manuals/

In a nutshell to answer your question - Remove all the timing covers, turn the engine clockwise until the notches on the front of the cam gears line up with the arrows/pointers on the end of the valve cover, the notch on the crank pulley sprocket backing plate should line up with a pointer cast into the oil pump housing.

Once you've got it timed (but before you remove the belt), fit 8x M8 bolts into the front of the heads through the cam gears to "lock" the gears into place and stop them spinning. You'll see what I mean once you're there. I think it's in the manual too.

To make it easier on yourself, put twink (not sure if that's what you lot call it) on the timing marks to make them easier to see and realign once you're ready, you should also mark the belt direction of rotation if you're reusing it.

[Moltinssj2]

Perfect,thanks. The bolts part is what I was missing. Lets see how it goes.

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[RealMcCoy]

Just pull the belt off... The valve springs will spring the cams to a relaxed position, and all the valves will be closed. At that point you can turn the crank anywhere you want without worry. Just don't be turning cams over unless you know where the pistons are. Four teeth back from TDC is 60 degrees, and the point all pistons are as far down the bores as possible. That's your guaranteed no bent valves position if you need to spin cams over.

Once you start going back together with it is really the time to worry about cam timing. While taking it apart it's a non-issue...

[stealthee]

There are marks on the timing gears.

[Moltinssj2]

Just pull the belt off... The valve springs will spring the cams to a relaxed position, and all the valves will be closed. At that point you can turn the crank anywhere you want without worry. Just don't be turning cams over unless you know where the pistons are. Four teeth back from TDC is 60 degrees, and the point all pistons are as far down the bores as possible. That's your guaranteed no bent valves position if you need to spin cams over.

Once you start going back together with it is really the time to worry about cam timing. While taking it apart it's a non-issue...

So, i can just remove the the belt and then i can alight all the marks? But first how do i even remove the belt?do i have to take the lower timing covers? Were do i loose the tension?

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[stealthee]

You need to do some searches and read. There are FSMs available online that detail how to do what you are about to do.

[Moltinssj2]

Yes I have read a lot but im that kind of guy that have to see it to do it. I already did the bearings witch took a lot of time and measurements but this type of work get me nervous.

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[Moltinssj2]

Another day ended with failure. Can someone give me a list of tool or special tools to remove the rear head? There are some forums about these but some say it easy,easy my ass.The rod bearings were easier they only took me a lot of time and precautions. It seems i have to remove the acc belt,another one,remove some cover undo alternator. before i even reach the timing belt.

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[stealthee]

http://www.3sx.com/faq/manuals/Servi...6-Volume-1.pdf
http://www.3sx.com/faq/manuals/Servi...6-Volume-2.pdf

Read them, breathe them, love them.