Good mothaf***in evening everybody! I have a bit of a problem. My girlfriend got in a little fender bender the other day. When she got home I went to pop the hood to inspect for damages, and the hood release cable snapped like a toothpick right off the handle. I can't get to the cable to pull it ...

Can I buy a new one?

This would be the piece that came off the VVT cam, it's metal not plastic lol

Also, do I need an impact to take off the harmonic balancer? I don't have access to one and I'm not the biggest fan of using power tools on an engine.

Hey guys, quick question. I had to take of a plastic piece that was bolted to the lock end of my VVT cam. In the midst of taking it off, a little piece of it broke off. What is this piece used for?

I appreciate the advice! This is a crazy engine to work on.

I got through it with a little screwdriver, but I've been trying to pry it off for several minutes now lol also the screwdiver I was using to pry now has engine oil on it. I'm assuming I need a new cam seal.

Also, once I have the lock tool in place, how do I remove the cam cover? It's on there pretty good lol

I'm having trouble accessing the exhaust cam. There is a hard black rubber/plastic cover on the back of the cam where I need to put the lock tool, how do I remove it?

That makes sense, would I need the cam lock for the rear of the cams or the front of the cams?