Why is my timing always off?

[Formally...]

After you get it back in time turn the crank a little like punkr6 said and manually tighten the tensioner. Then you need to turn the motor slowly and make sure there is not a point at which you get slack in the belt.

Finally, do you have all the covers on the timing belt side of the motor. I have seen debry get in with the timing belt and make them jump time.

[k20ej8]

After you get it back in time turn the crank a little like punkr6 said and manually tighten the tensioner. Then you need to turn the motor slowly and make sure there is not a point at which you get slack in the belt.

Finally, do you have all the covers on the timing belt side of the motor. I have seen debry get in with the timing belt and make them jump time.

maybe that could be the problem. I dont have the full cover and it is slightly bent. And also the windshield wiper spray tube thing gets in there. Maybe that could have caused it.