My compression test results, performance woes...

You can probably just remove timing belt cover # 1 and losen the tensioner pointed to by the red arrow. You'll probably have to remove the wheel to ge enough slack in the belt to spin a cam gear one tooth.

I doubt you'll have to do unless the timing belt that was replaced was installed wrong.

You can also count the number of ribs on the belt between the two timing gear marks. I get 18.

If a gear has jumped a tooth it is most probably the exhaust cam gear as it is only in contact with the belt for 90 degrees, whereas the intake cam gear is in contact with the belt for 180 degrees.

If a gear has jumped a tooth you should definetly replace the belt ASAP (like before you start the engine again).

 

Ive gotta make a point to check mine in the spring, I hope when whoever swaped the engine they changed it for good measure. Because the 3sge is a non interference engine its not gonna self destruct if the belt goes (destroy valves and whatnot)