Oldman

Downloaded the FSM - thanks. Poured through them and threads here. Not sure how/what to do in my case (T-Belt removed w/o aligning cam marks and Cam sprockets moved). Am considering the following and would appreciate any/all feedback. Given that: 1) Cam sprocket(s) moved clockwise no more than 1/4 turn and, 2) Crank has not moved -- Can I install the T-Belt starting at the Crank mark, and moving counterclockwise, rotate the L Cam Sprocket to provide distance of 43 teeth (between crank/cam marks) then rotate R Cam Sprocket to provide distance of 40 teeth between the Cam marks? Cam Sprockets would have to be rotated Counterclockwise. really need help on this... Please let me know if I'm posting incorrectly.

Hello - great info here! I have a questions regarding installing TBelt and setting the cam/crank timing marks on a '96 3.3L Pathfinder. Here's my situation: Before removing the timing belt, I marked each cam mark position on the belt (40 teeth seperation). Due to a senior moment, I neglicted to mark the crank location and I did not match cam marks to marks on rear TBelt cover! I transferred the belt/cam marks to new belt accurately and attempted to install belt. Marks are off (by 3 or 4 fewer teeth) between cam sprockets and I presume one or both sprockets moved. I know passenger-side sprocket moved clockwise but not sure other sprocket moved. Crank has not moved. Crank key/slot is at 2 o'clock and crank mark is at 7 o'clock,. No visible matching mark on housing surrounding crank. Also it appears achieving 43 teeth between cam and crank marks will be difficult. Should I try turning the pass-side cam sprocket counter-clockwise to achieve 40 teeth seperation? How would you recommend I proceed at this point?