Glad to hear you got it running and you didn't give up on it. As you get more familiar with it, I have to support what some of the other guys on here have suggested...take a lot of photos. Then if all goes well, you can share your knowledge and experience with others.
Long overdue write-u. Here's the story. I picked up a 2001 lx for real cheap because it was missing the front end And headlights were cracked. Drove it home 2 hours no problem. Next day I take off the timing belt cover and see the belt (see pictures) its all cracked up. So I order the evergreen kit on Amazon $150 And get ready for my first ever timing belt and water pump change (with no help).
Long story short I put the belt on wrong to begin with. Yes I cranked it because a mechanic I know said it would be ok. Finally I got it on right and no start. so I started thinking bent valves. Nope just put the crank shaft sensor gear on wrong. Anyways now she runs great. And I couldn't (and wouldn't) have done it without this forums help.
Can you elaborate on the "crank shaft sensor gear"? I have been reading threads and watching videos on doing the timing belt. I will probably do it between now and the end of the year. Are you referring to the cam sensor that goes under the drivers side cam? Or that crank shaft at the bottom? Thanks
This puppy on the crankshaft. Make sure it goes on right. Also the lines on the belt (if it comes with them only have to line up on install) after you check with the timing marks.
Honestly I wanted to do it as quick as possible so I didn't forget where everything goes. Big mistake took me twice as long. Take pictures and if you have someone to help even better.
