Would love someone knowledgeable to double check my timing belt job.

[BoofinBrettK]

Must have messed something up last time because the cams were slightly off. Need to make sure its right this time so I can do a compression test. It's at TDC with the cam, flywheel and crank locking tools in place. Does this all look correct before I put it back together?

 

[kevinatfms]

Is the timing pin in location and crank against the timing pin?

Also you can confirm the cams by slipping the cam alignment bar in the back of the cams(opposite side of the VCT solenoid). If all 3 are locked in place then you are in time.

The flywheel locking tool just ensures that when you are at TDC with the timing pin that the crank does not move. The flywheel lock should not be used to confirm TDC. Only to hold it once TDC is obtained with the pin.

 

[Ton]

Do you have the flat timing plate installed on the other end of the cams?

 

[shreddie van halen]

Do you have access to the ford service manual? I second what @kevinatfms is asking.

 

[Mega ST]

God, I hate doing timing belts on Ecoboosts. Lol. I did a few on the Land Rover EnVoque. I prefer good ol' timing marks on the back plate and crank pulleys with timing marks. I dread having to do mine in the near future. Hope this turned out well for you.

 

[BoofinBrettK]

God, I hate doing timing belts on Ecoboosts. Lol. I did a few on the Land Rover EnVoque. I prefer good ol' timing marks on the back plate and crank pulleys with timing marks. I dread having to do mine in the near future. Hope this turned out well for you.

I've been spoiled by JDM timing jobs 😅. All went well and the cars running good as ever.

 

[BoofinBrettK]

Do you have the flat timing plate installed on the other end of the cams?

No, it's not necessary I don't think unless you're doing cam seals. All back on and good now

 

[BoofinBrettK]

Is the timing pin in location and crank against the timing pin?

Also you can confirm the cams by slipping the cam alignment bar in the back of the cams(opposite side of the VCT solenoid). If all 3 are locked in place then you are in time.

The flywheel locking tool just ensures that when you are at TDC with the timing pin that the crank does not move. The flywheel lock should not be used to confirm TDC. Only to hold it once TDC is obtained with the pin.

I got TDC by finding the compression stroke on piston 1 with cam marks facing up. Getting that locking pin in sucks ass but yeah it went in and stopped at TDC.