i came across this info on the import experts web site when pricing a timing belt. i was surprised. has anyone ever heard that the crank position is slightly different on a cali belt?

 

another good reason not to use the marks on the belt.

 

for non-Calif. model

13028 AA102 Conti belts have timing marks set for California spec applications ONLY! Do not use these same timing marks when using the Continental belt for non-California applications!! You must use the timing marks on the gears as usual. --211 Teeth 30mm Width 1668mm Length

Years:3/1994-5/1998

 

for Calif. model

Timing belt 13028 AA102 is exactly the same size as belt 13028 AA150 and can be used in its place as long as the different position of the crankshaft reference marks (dotted paint stripe) between the two belts has been taken into account (belt timing positions on California engines for this application are slightly different than those for Federal engines). -- 211 Teeth 30mm Width 1688mm Length

Years:3/1994-5/1998

Edited March 17, 201115 yr by johnceggleston

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this is not a surprise to anyone??

 

or just not true?

I'm certainly no expert but I find the statement hard to believe. I'm sure it would have been discussed on here long ago if true.

 

My $0.02!

I don't use the marks on the belts personally. They can and are wrong on aftermarket belts. I've seen it a couple times and even bought them where they have been blacked out and remarked but were STILL wrong .

 

GD

I've never used any marks on a timing belt. I've never even bothered to see if they were close.

 

What I don't understand though, is why is there a difference in timing between a CA emission spec engine and a non-CA spec?

Cams are timed different(probably advanced) w/a different crankshaft gear.

I`ve seen this on other engines for auto/manual.

Edited March 18, 201115 yr by naru
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