Need to change timing belt but cant find bottem

You would be safer finding the timing marks at the belt end. The marks will be there but sometimes they are just a pain in the tailbone to find. The engine hits TDC twice in a cycle on each cylinder. You need to be on the correct one to set timing. These are not always marked on a fly wheel.

This should do ya:
paste this link into your browser. It shows exactly where all three marks are... for the cams and crank.

https://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt=A0SO80NXBA5VwpMAE1JXNyoA;_ylc=X1MDMjc2NjY3OQRfcgMyBGZyA2NocmYteWZmMzIEZ3ByaWQDMGh4SHZBMU5TRS45SjNIYmhxR2MzQQRuX3JzbHQDMARuX3N1Z2cDNARvcmlnaW4Dc2VhcmNoLnlhaG9vLmNvbQRwb3MDMQRwcXN0cgNzdXp1a2kgc3dpZnQgdGltaW5nIGJlbHQgBHBxc3RybAMyNQRxc3RybAMzNgRxdWVyeQNzdXp1a2kgc3dpZnQgdGltaW5nIGJlbHQgcmVwbGFjZW1lbnQEdF9zdG1wAzE0MjY5ODIzNzY-?p=suzuki+swift+timing+belt+replacement&fr2=sa-gp-search&fr=chrf-yff32&vm=r

Take it to a trained mechanic that works on isuzu's. If you have never put a belt on one of these do not attempt it.The cam pulley turns aver three times to one rotation of the camshafts, no marks.

crank shaft mark is a 8mm bolt in flywheel through bellhousing and cams is the flat on the on the end of the cam that has to be horizontial with the head

Mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt in case you need to re-install the original belt


Cam and crankshaft sprocket alignment positions for the 2.0L engine


Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks (arrows) on the camshaft sprockets align with each other


Please don't forget to rate

try aligning the timing marks again and mark the placement of the number one wire on the distributer housing then remove the cap and align the rotor with the mark then try to start it also it is important to be sure the marks were aligned properly sometimes they have to point together sometimes straight up etc. NOTE:if the valves are damaged you may not be able to start the vehicle even if you have change the timing belt

What motor and year? If it is the Ej 25 DOHC all the marks are on the cam sprockets except the crank is marked in the block almost straight up, Just a small notch. Good luck and hope this helps. Have a good day.

There is no room for error...... Zero clearance. If off one tooth it can and will bend valves. if you are one that just feels the need to get alittle dirty or just can't pay for the service, then get out your Haynes out and turn to .....Tune up, and look at replacing timming belt. Get a cam gear tool that locks them into place so as that they will not move when u have them lined up. make sure they are lined up with marks as said in book. then make sure crank as well as all marks are lined up acordingly. make sure belt marks are lined up with everything. i would reccomend using a volvo belt though cause it will have all the marks on it.However other company's make good quality belts also at a fraction of the price. So it is really up to you.
Good thing when doing timming belt is to also change out your timming belt tensioner. YES do this it will save you a engine in the long run. it is a moving part that will go bad, it will freeze up and snap timming belt. rip out teeth in thebelt and bend valves. So as a gen rule...When you change timming belt, Change belt tensioner at same time since you cant just change tensioner without changing or getting timming belt off. Remember to use your HAYNES. It is your friend and will save you money in the long run. Good luck... Hope this helps you.

Timing marks i believe are stamped on the gears. Good luck

never had a problem after a belt change, are you sure the crank hasnt moved and if it is the pd engine they need to be bang on or it wont go!! what timing mark did you use for the crank ?