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Old 01-25-2018, 11:29 PM   #15 (permalink)
TechnicZ
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Originally Posted by N370 View Post
So I recently took out the timing chain cover along with the timing chain in order to change the oil gallery gaskets. After removing and then reinstalling everything back I found out that the timing was a little off. Can someone with better knowledge walk me through on how to properly setup (TDC) top dead center on the camshafts.
Have you ensured proper alignment of the timing marks on the camshafts and the crankshaft? Once these are aligned, put the main timing chain on the top cams first and ensure the colored links are in place, then carefully line the crank sprocket and chain up, hold this in place and then put the chain tensioner, with tensioner guide, in. Then put the secondary guide on the other side of the motor on and relieve the tensioner. It's finicky but once you get the hang of it, it'll become a nice technique to master.
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