Toyota Repair: 4 cyl [3SFE] camsprocket alignment, e mail address, haynes manual


Question
Tim my E-Mail address is judycshelley@comporium.net. Thanks for your help. I would still like to have a copy of the TDC timing marks.  After my last question I put my timing belt back on using the notch at about 12 o'clock on the cam bearing face. While turning the engine to check the position of the belt I noticed I had compression in the cylinders. The engine fired immediately but was very hard to finally get started. It wouldn't start until I advanced the timing all the way. After running awhile  I set the timing according to the Haynes manual, it started fine while hot, but once it cooled off it wouldn't restart until I advanced the timing past specs. Any ideas where to start  on this problem? Regarding  my question on correct TDC marks, dot or notch,  The notch works for me. THANKS Bill

Answer
Bill,

I will scan a copy of the T-belt diagram and email it too you.  As for the starting problem it still sounds as if the belt is off 1 tooth.  How does the engine run when you rev it up? Usually a slight lack of throttle response means your 1 tooth retarded and 1 tooth advanced it will idle funny.