I am trying to get my engine TDC and i am having troubles moving the exhaust cam to get the timing correct. I have pulled on the cam pretty hard and it will not budge. The plugs are out so compression shouldnt be a problem. I have asked a few people about it, someone said to crank the engine for a second so move the cams, i tried that and the cams still wont budge. Someone else said to just remove the brackets and take the cams off completely. I really want to get my engine TDC before removing the head, i dont know if im missing a step or something, i have never done this before and want to learn, so i haven't a clue if im not doing something correct.

 

Sure you're turning it hard enough? Get an adjustable wrench and try again

 

Get a breaker bar on the 17mm nut on the cam sprocket and rotate towards the front of the car, it should be cake to turn the engine over that way.

 

If you crank the motor and the cam doesn't move... you have a serious problem.

 

no the cam moves when i blip the starter, i just cant do it by hand

 

Yup haha.gif

x2 on the breaker bar...

 

Get someone that has testes to come help you out.

LOL

You can also get a big ass wrench and put it on the spot on the exhaust cam that's MADE for it. there are threads about it with pics, you'll see towards the right side of center there is a big hexed section of the cam.

 

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I learned this one the hard way too.

Take your car out of gear. Neutral buddy.

 

^^ lol if thats the problem im gonna die lmfao

 

yea i have been using that spot to try and move the cam, and ive pulled pretty damn hard too.... ive only had a crescent wrench once while trying to do it, because that the only tool i can find in my garage lol, that and a 17mm wrench....

ugh i knew i didnt do something....... no the car is in neutral lol.... haha