Reinstalled timing belt - how to set timing?
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Reinstalled timing belt - how to set timing?
So we recently replaced the head gasket in our 2001 Civic LX. Pretty much have everything back together, and we now realize the timing has to be set using marks on the crankshaft pulley, and something to do with the camshaft lobes. We have the Chilton manual but I'm not sure if it's going to do a very good job explaining how to accurately set the timing (I don't have access to it at the moment as it's in the garage where the car is being kept during repair). I unfortunately have no experience setting the timing in any car and I don't want to come this far only to mess up the engine again. Can anyone explain how to do this in detail, or at least link me somewhere that has it written up? We learn best with pictures 
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