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Technical stuff => Engine => Topic started by: holmesgr001 on October 22, 2015, 05:27:16 AM



Title: Timing
Post by: holmesgr001 on October 22, 2015, 05:27:16 AM
I need some help. I got the head back and fitted it to the block. With cylinder 1 and 4 on tdc and the cam pulleys on there marks( as in pic below).  When I turn the motor( by hand) it gets about 3/4 way before touching a valve. Any ideas?(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/21/95ddeda3b1316db445a9e4b4a6a71ee7.jpg)


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Title: Re: Timing
Post by: Neil-yaj396 on October 22, 2015, 06:52:45 AM
Is it definitely a valve that's making contact? Could it be that the auxiliary shaft isn't lined up and that is fouling the crank or what ever it hits when not aligned properly? 


Title: Re: Timing
Post by: holmesgr001 on October 22, 2015, 10:32:16 AM
Thanks Neil-ya. Auxiliary shaft was way out. Also the yellow plastic cam belt cover had no markings on it. I had a spare which had the three markings on it. So lined it all up and it all good.


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Title: Re: Timing
Post by: lukasdeopalenica on October 23, 2015, 07:25:26 AM
Make sure the mark at the auxiliary pulley is lined with tensioner spring bolt.


Title: Re: Timing
Post by: rossocorsa on October 25, 2015, 06:42:25 PM
The markings on the cam cover are mainly there for ignition timing, they are omitted on cars with electronic ignition ( facelift onwards) as the procedure for setting ignition timing is different