5S-FE MK2 Non-Turbo Engine Timing belt adjustment IN CAR! [Archive] - Toyota MR2 Message Board

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Is it possible to adjust the timing belt while the engine is still in the car? I put my engine back together and started it up now i noticed that there is very loud valve train noise which leads to the belt being off a tooth or so. I know this is a good engine and its not just shot so i was jw if i can undo the motor mounts/tranny mouts and push the engine far enough back to access the belt enough to adjust it. PLEASE someone have an answer besides take the engine out again because it was