[AtoyotA]

engine rebuild-> then timing chain obviously replaced, but the pulley WAS NOT SET TO ZERO, will this affect the idle or AFFECT anything in general..? i have a feeling i have to redo everything....??

a clueless first timer w/o tech background

thanks a mill......

 

[williamb82]

um, the crank and cams have to be at 0 before you put the belt on. if not the car wont run right if it even runs at all. take it off and do it over. thats the safest bet. if its an interference engine and you have them lined up wrong it can bend or break your valves.
william