Hey im trying to allign my cam pulleys so i can put the timing belt back on, but when i turn them they jump. they dont turn smoothly. how can i get them to line up?

 

this is really pissing me off, i can't get it at all...

Once i allign those marks i can put the belt on right?

Also it looks like all my "valves"? are up and the lobes are just bouncing over them when i turn how do i fix it? I can make it line up but it just jumps past it if i let it go wfrom the socket wrench.

 

You need to hold the cams exactly in place this is easier with 2 people. several clamps and wrenches help with this as well. I told you to read.net but no. had to cowhoy it didn't ya :gay:

http://www.miata.net/garage/timingbelt.html
FWIW the crank will move if you are not carefull when tensioning the system and the chance of slack on the top between the cam gears is a pain in the ***.

 

will this keep the camshafts from 'jumping'? I did read it, i'll cowboy you boy. lol

 

It will hold them rigid in place, no jumping.

 

alright, while doing this it is still possable to do one at time correct... goodie, shouldnt be long before i'm running again.... than boostin.