How do you loosen the timing belt? V6 engine.

The timing settings for the Isuzu 320 V6 engine will depend on the specific year and model of the engine, as well as the type of timing system it uses. However, here are the general steps for setting the timing on a typical Isuzu V6 engine:

1. Remove the timing cover: Start by removing the timing cover to access the timing components.
2. Locate the timing marks: Locate the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets. The marks may be visible on the sprockets themselves or on the timing cover.
3. Rotate the engine: Use a socket and breaker bar to rotate the engine until the timing marks on the crankshaft and camshaft sprockets are lined up as specified in the service manual.
4. Check the tensioner: Check the timing belt tensioner to ensure it is properly adjusted and functioning correctly. If the tensioner is worn or damaged, it should be replaced.
5. Adjust the timing belt: If necessary, adjust the timing belt tension by loosening the tensioner bolt and moving the tensioner until the belt is at the correct tension. Then, tighten the tensioner bolt to secure the tensioner in place.
6. Reinstall the timing cover: Once the timing belt is properly adjusted, reinstall the timing cover and any other components that were removed.

It is important to follow the manufacturer's recommended procedures for setting the timing on your specific Isuzu V6 engine to ensure proper operation and prevent engine damage. If you are unsure about the correct timing settings or procedures, it is recommended to consult a service manual or take your vehicle to a qualified mechanic for assistance.

edited from article by Larry Carley, ImportCar, September 2001

Import interference engines include the following:

* Virtually all Acura and Honda 4-cylinder and V6 passenger car engines;
* 1994 and newer Audi 2.8L V6;
* 1998 & up Audi 1.8L;
* All BMW 2.5L and 2.7L 6-cylinder;
* All Hyundai 4-cylinder and V6 engines;
* Infiniti 3.0L V6;
* Isuzu 1.5L, 2.0L, 2.3L & 2.6L engines;
* Kia 2.0L in the Sportage,
* Mazda 2.0L in the MX-6 and 626, and the 3.0L V6 in the 929 and MPV;
* Most Mitsubishi engines, except the 1.8L, SOHC 2.0L 4-cylinder & SOHC 3.0L V6;
* All Nissan 4-cylinder and V6 engines;
* All Porsche engines;
* 1989-'94 Suzuki 1.3L DOHC;
* Toyota 1.5L Tercel engine;
* 1990-'92 Volkswagen 1.6L diesel; and
* Volvo 2.3L and 2.4L engines.
Unfortunately, the owners of many of these vehicles are totally unaware that their timing belt needs to be periodically replaced for preventive maintenance. The belt is out-of-sight and out-of-mind and, unless they read their owner's manual (which few ever do) and see the replacement recommendation in black-and-white, they usually ignore the belt until it's too late.

Another List

Interference engines .....
Virtually all Acura and Honda 4-cylinder and V6 passenger car engines;
Kia 2.0L "Sportage"
Mazda 2.0L in the MX-6 and 626, and the 3.0L V6 in the 929 and MPV;
Mitsubishi engines, except the 1.8L, SOHC (My Galant!) 2.0L 4-cylinder & SOHC 3.0L V6;
All Nissan 4-cylinder and V6 engines
All Porsche engines
1989-'94 Suzuki 1.3L DOHC
Toyota 1.5L Tercel
1990-'92 Volkswagen 1.6L diesel
Volvo 2.3L and 2.4L engines.
1994 and newer Audi 2.8L V6
1998 & newer Audi 1.8L
BMW 2.5L and 2.7L 6-cylinder
Hyundai 4-cylinder and V6 engines
Infiniti 3.0L V6
Isuzu 1.5L, 2.0L, 2.3L & 2.6L engines;



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the engine has been identified as an intereference engine and that means every possibility of valve damage
to recover , loosen of the valve adjusters or loosen of the cam shaft caps so that the valves are all closed before you rotate the crankshaft to TDC
then reset the cam shaft/s timing marks and do it all back up and hope that no valves are bent

That will be a V6. The water pump is behind the timing belt, which has to be loosened and pushed aside. You may as well replace the belt as well. See here p320

http://www.turboninjas.com/camry/eg2.pdf

This is for the 1MZ alloy engine. If you have the 3VZ iron block engine, post an email address and and I'll send you that info.

Position the number one cylinder at TDC. Take the hot side terminal off. Remove the drivebelts. Loosen the large bolt in the center of the crankshaft pulley/damper. After removing the crankshaft pulley, reinstall the crankshaft bolt using an appropriate priate spacer (this will enable you to turn it later) Remove the upper-left timing belt cover. Remove the lower timing belt cover. Detach the power steering pump bracket from the engine. Remove the right (passenger side) engine mount and the mounting bracket from the engine. Make sure the engine is supported with a floor jack placed under the oil plan. Place a wood block on the jack head to prevent damaging the oil pan. Loosen the timing belt tensioner mounting bolts and then remove the tensioner. Carefully slip the timing belt off the sprockets.This is a good time to check the crank and camshafts for leaks. Make sure your marks are lined up before you put it back together. Best wishes.

The only cure to fix squeaking belts, is to replace with the new one. When the belts start squeaking noise, then it is the time to check the status of the timing belt or chain, depending on the size of the engine.
The 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra was offered with the choice of 2.4L 4-cylinder or 3.3L V6 engine.
The 2.4-liter 4-cylinder DOHC engine was a pretty good reliable engine, but for this truck, it was underpowered. This engine has a long-lasting timing chain - there is no timing belt to replace.
The 3.3-liter V6 SOHC was also a bit slow on pick-up, but for daily use, it was pretty good, durable, simple engine. This engine has a timing belt that needs to be replaced at recommended intervals. The SE model offered a supercharged version of the same engine with more power.
To get more information, please read my tip :
When should I change the timing belt on my car?
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hi, here is a guide i have come across on this site written by another expert it should be the one for your engine but always double check.

If you are unsure what you are doing then please go out and buy a haines workshop manual as these tell you every detail you need to know so that would be your best solution.

Please dont do this work if your unsure what you are doing as you could damage the engine beyond repair so you have been warned;

it covers single cam and if you scroll down it shows double cam ok

Sep 14, 2009 - VW Passat & Audi A4 1990-2000 Repair Guide
Timing Belt - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

2.8L SOHC (AFC) V6 Engine

1. Note the radio security code and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Place the (hood) lock carrier in the service position. For additional information, please refer to the following topic(s): Body And Trim, Service Position, Front Bumper, Hood Lock Carrier.
3. Remove the engine accessory drive belt. For additional information, please refer to the following topic(s): General Information And Maintenance, Routing Maintenance And Tune-up.
4. Turn the engine by hand to Top Dead Center (TDC) on the firing stroke for cylinder No. 1.

NOTE The large holes in the camshaft sprocket lock plates should be on the inside facing one another.

1. Remove the Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor from the lower left side of the engine block. Make sure the engine is at TDC and install the threaded crankshaft holding pin Tool No. 3242 and lightly tighten.
2. Remove the upper timing belt covers, the crankshaft vibration damper and then the lower timing belt cover.
3. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts slightly and use a suitable pulley to release the sprockets from the tapered ends of the camshafts.
4. Loosen the tensioner roller and remove the drive belt.

To install :

1. Install the timing belt over the sprockets, then the idler rollers and lastly over the tensioner.
2. Install camshaft alignment tool holder Tool No. 3243 into the camshaft alignment flanges.
3. Check and adjust the cam belt tension such that the upper left portion of the belt between the tensioner and the left cam gear can just be twisted 90° ( 1 / 4 turn).
4. Tighten the cam belt tensioning roller to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm), and the camshaft sprocket bolts.
5. The balance of the installation is in reverse order of removal.

2.8L DOHC 5V (AHA) V6 Engine

1. Note the radio security code and disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Place the (hood) lock carrier in the service position. For additional information, please refer to the following topic(s): Body And Trim, Service Position, Front Bumper, Hood Lock Carrier.
3. Remove the engine accessory drive belt. For additional information, please refer to the following topic(s): General Information And Maintenance, Routing Maintenance And Tune-up.
4. Turn the engine by hand to Top Dead Center (TDC) on the firing stroke for cylinder No. 1.

NOTE The large holes in the camshaft sprocket lock plates should be on the inside facing one another.

1. On the cylinder block near the crankshaft, remove the sealing plug from the lower left side of the engine block. Make sure the engine is at TDC and install the threaded crankshaft holding pin Tool No. 3242 and lightly tighten.
2. Remove the upper timing belt covers, the crankshaft vibration damper and then the lower timing belt cover.
3. Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolts slightly and use a suitable pulley to release the sprockets from the tapered ends of the camshafts.
4. Using a 8mm Allen® wrench, rotate the timing belt tensioner roller clockwise until the tensioner is compressed; then, insert a 2mm spring pin through the tensioner housing and tensioner plunger to secure it in place. When the plunger is secure, release the wrench tension.
5. Remove the damper-to-crankshaft bolts and the damper.

NOTE It is not necessary to remove the center bolt when removing the crankshaft damper.

1. Remove the serpentine belt idler and the crankshaft damper guard.
2. Mark the running direction of the timing belt and remove it from the pulleys.

Fig. Crankshaft pulley alignment location for TDC-Audi 2.8L V6 engines




Fig. Left camshaft sprocket alignment position for TDC; right camshaft position is similar-Audi 2.8L V6 engines




Fig. View of crankshaft holding tool installed-Audi 2.8L V6 engines




Fig. View of camshaft locator bar installed-Audi 2.8L V6 engines


To install:

1. Make sure that the camshaft pulleys and the crankshaft pulley are in alignment with TDC of the No. 1 cylinder's compression stroke.
2. Install the timing belt; make sure the timing belt is installed in the correct running direction from which it was removed.
3. Using a 8mm Allen® wrench, rotate the timing belt tensioner roller clockwise until the tensioner is compressed; then, remove the 2mm spring pin from the tensioner housing. Slowly, release the tensioner spring pressure to put pressure on the timing belt.
4. Install the crankshaft damper guard and the serpentine belt idler pulley; torque the idler pulley bolts to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).
5. Install the crankshaft damper and torque the damper-to-crankshaft bolts to 15 ft. lbs. If the damper-to-crankshaft center bolt was removed, torque it to 147 ft. lbs. (200 Nm) plus 180° 1 / 2 turn).
6. Remove the Crankshaft Holder tool No. 3242 and install the sealing plug.
7. Replace the remaining components by reversing the removal procedures.
8. Refill the cooling system and the automatic transaxle. Connect the electrical connectors. Install the negative battery cable last.
9. Test drive the vehicle.

The 2002-2006 Camry received the next generation 2.4L 4-cylinder engine (model 2AZ-FE), which combines decent power with excellent fuel economy. This engine does not have a timing belt, it has a chain that does not need to be replaced.
The second choice is very smooth and powerful 3.0-liter 24-valve all-aluminum V6 engine.
Starting from 2004, the 3.3-liter V6 DOHC VVT-i engine is available on SE V6 model.
Both, the 3.0L and 3.3L V6 engines have a timing belt that must be replaced at certain interval

2003 and up Honda Accord with 4 cylinder engines do indeed have a chain and the V6 has a belt which must be replaced at 110,000 miles. Why? Ask Honda, they designed the engines.

To replace the belt push (rotate) the belt tensioner and remove the belt. Use a 15mm socket on the 4-cyl. engines and a 3 / 4 in. open end wrench on the V6 engines.