Need the brightest minds, timing issue?

[dj_ender]

TDC mark is the white + sign on the flywheel right? If the cam is lined up " up is up, and the two notches are lined up with the top of the head" but the white + mark isnt quite lined up then doesnt that mean the crank is off?

Yes and yes.

[802cb7]

I don't use the tdc mark on the f/w but that's just me. If you're looking for extra confirmation, take out #1 spark plug and drop in a long screwdriver or similar. Keep a watchful eye on the top of the screwdrivers handle as you reach the dwell point of tdc (turning bottom end over via crank pulley bolt, 19mm). Even go past tdc and go back the other way, find that perfect spot where you are in the middle of the dwell point of tdc. Then check the tick marks on the cam gear to see if they're lined up with the deck of the head. That's the way I like to do it.

well, I have a side job today so I wont get to checking that. Pretty sure I did this last fall? I think I'm going to be selling this car anyway, and will just explain to the new owner what's going on. Pretty sure it's going to be a honda enthusiast that buy's it. I hope so anyway. Pretty clean coupe, if anyone knows someone looking. I'm in vermont.