Question about Timing

wiltappin · 4-1-08, 8:07

I've replaced a timing belt on a V6 before. However, I'v never replaced a head gasket. I need to remove the cams and of course, the cylinder head. The question I have is how do I reset the timing after all that? Do I just put it back together (getting the heads machined) line up the timing marks and slap on the timing belt? Thanks.
This is on a '99 626 V6.
Do I need to set the No. cylinder at TDC before removing the heads?
Also, I see the dead bolts look a bit funky...not the regular bolt head. What's up with that?

**Nealio** · 4-12-08, 20:03

GTFO of the Mazda6 section. The Mazda6 has a timing chain, so there is no reason for this to be here.

4-1-08, 8:07	#1 (permalink)
wiltappin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Roswell, GA, USA iTrader: (0)	Question about Timing I've replaced a timing belt on a V6 before. However, I'v never replaced a head gasket. I need to remove the cams and of course, the cylinder head. The question I have is how do I reset the timing after all that? Do I just put it back together (getting the heads machined) line up the timing marks and slap on the timing belt? Thanks. This is on a '99 626 V6. Do I need to set the No. cylinder at TDC before removing the heads? Also, I see the dead bolts look a bit funky...not the regular bolt head. What's up with that?

4-12-08, 20:03	#2 (permalink)
Nealio #1 AssClown Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tampa, FL, USA Age: 21 iTrader: (0)	GTFO of the Mazda6 section. The Mazda6 has a timing chain, so there is no reason for this to be here.
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