Timing Belt Question

[stebo0728]

So I was disassembling everything, Im rebuilding the lifters as I have the notorious tick, but my timing belt was shot, and actually snapped before I was able to get all the marks all aligned. Ive read a bunch of guides that all tell you to get this aligned first or you're screwed. So now my pro question is: what do I do? Can I put the new belt on and do the aligning, then take the new belt back off and put it on properly? Obviously I cant set each sprocket independently. Is there anything I can do while the cams are off though to help?

[Stadsport]

Why exactly can't you just set the cams where they need to be? Especially if have them off (since you're rebuilding the lifters).

[marty1mc]

So I was disassembling everything, Im rebuilding the lifters as I have the notorious tick, but my timing belt was shot, and actually snapped before I was able to get all the marks all aligned. Ive read a bunch of guides that all tell you to get this aligned first or you're screwed. So now my pro question is: what do I do? Can I put the new belt on and do the aligning, then take the new belt back off and put it on properly? Obviously I cant set each sprocket independently. Is there anything I can do while the cams are off though to help?

First, it sounds like you missed grenading your engine by a few revolutions. The answer to your questions is yes. Once you pull the cams out, the valves will all close. You can then rotate the crank shaft to TDC for #1. After you finish the valves and seal everything up, then you can re-install your cams where they would have normally been.

[stebo0728]

Thats kind of what I was thinking but wanted to hear it from another person
Thanks, and yes Im extremely lucky the belt didnt snap in use, I think the last owner skipped the 180k belt replacement.
So I should be good, Ill update my progress next week.