There are Real Mechanics here who will respond, but here's some basics to get you going again:
1. As long as things still turn easily, you probably haven't damaged anything.
2. The cams won't always cooperate with you. You can turn them backwards to re-align if you need to. Just don't force anything. A fixed breaker bar may be a better tool for the job than a ratchet. Make sure the plugs are at least loose, so you're not pushing against compression.
3. You have to spin the cranks around at least twice to be sure that your cams are aligned. The marks should be perfect every time they come back around.
4. A Pilot will run with a cam that's slightly out of time (like one or two teeth). Unless you suspect you made a massive error, your diagnostic time may be better spent looking for another problem, vs. fussing with the belt. Check the basics: spark, fuel, air, and work from there.
5. When you feel anxious or upset about a mistake while working on a car, stop, step away and relax. The odds of doing real damage accidentally are far lower than for something you might do if you're not thinking clearly and act rashly.
1. As long as things still turn easily, you probably haven't damaged anything.
2. The cams won't always cooperate with you. You can turn them backwards to re-align if you need to. Just don't force anything. A fixed breaker bar may be a better tool for the job than a ratchet. Make sure the plugs are at least loose, so you're not pushing against compression.
3. You have to spin the cranks around at least twice to be sure that your cams are aligned. The marks should be perfect every time they come back around.
4. A Pilot will run with a cam that's slightly out of time (like one or two teeth). Unless you suspect you made a massive error, your diagnostic time may be better spent looking for another problem, vs. fussing with the belt. Check the basics: spark, fuel, air, and work from there.
5. When you feel anxious or upset about a mistake while working on a car, stop, step away and relax. The odds of doing real damage accidentally are far lower than for something you might do if you're not thinking clearly and act rashly.
