How to change the timing belt

I'm having trouble timing the engine after replacing the timing belt. I have matched up the marks on the belt with the marks on the pulleys and such, but it still runs rough and back fires. Ive pulled it apart and put it together 3 times, but still not right.

Hey did u get ur vehicle running fine? I am experiencing the same symptoms, but did u set ur #1 at tdc? Mine is a 99 and the book tells me to set the crankshaft marking to match up with the oil pump marking and this makes my #2 piston a TDC. Hope this helps u figure out your problem and help me figure my problem.

Had water pump & timing belt kit replaced in dec.2015. Driving fine till few days ago I lost complete power. New battery, cables, have spark, new fuel pump. Cranks over but wont start. How would I know if timing belt jumped?

Hi thanks for your response but fuel presure was checked and normal. And code reader is for cars 1995 and newer I thought

How do u check and adjust the timing? Just replace the head gaskets, got it all put back together and now it wont start. Fires up with starter fluid but dies when the fluid burns up.

Which way do I turn the pulley? The info was very helpful! Thank u!

Thanks! U have been a big help!

1995 Isuzu Rodeo Question 6 cyl

Hi,

My Timing belt blew while driving. We followed the Haynes book and replaced it. I lined up the Came shaft marks to the cover. The Crank Sprocket to it's marks. After putting it all back together. It won't start. It turns over but now the intake butterfly valve pushed air out instead of sucking it into the engine. Is the timing off? I ensured the # 2 Piston was TDC. Could something else be wrong Or was it operator Error (ME). Any help would be gladly appreciated.

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DOHC, The book says No 2 Pistion. Should I do it on No 1. Willthat damage the engine?

I'm doing a water pump on a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo, V-6. I got it in, but I had to pull the timing belt to getr to it. Now its out of time. I know I need TDC on the #1 cylinder, my quesion is, is that only gives me one side. I have to time both camshafts together with the crankshaft, and I just don't know how to do it. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Oh, and I struggled really badly at getting the belt back on. The tensioner seems to be sticking or something i'm doing is incorrect. That advice would help tremendously too !