Pcv, breather box help

TyRawr · Post by **TyRawr** » 25 Aug 2020, 09:54

I have it so close but I cannot figure the timing out. I think im going to have to open the top back up and adjust the cams

Post by **abscate** » 25 Aug 2020, 10:06

Not if you didn’t remove the cam hubs from the cams.

I’ll find my thread on setting the timing up. Last April, it took me 12 times to get it right

TyRawr · Post by **TyRawr** » 25 Aug 2020, 10:26

Have not removed the hubs.
And that makes me feel better haha.
I've tried probably about 8 times and I feel like I keep getting more and more off

YV1LW · Post by **YV1LW** » 25 Aug 2020, 10:34

@TyRawr
So I don't encounter a similar situation, you re-installed the cams, or the repair shop put the cams back in the head?

And after the cams were installed, is the standard technique to rotate each to actuate the valves to take any slop out?

I'm not sure I would have understood that the VVT setup needs to be "exercised" and then set to it's timing mark, but last time I did serious mx work I had a dwell meter, feeler gauge & timing light - it that tells you anything.

This has been a really good thread!!

TyRawr · Post by **TyRawr** » 25 Aug 2020, 13:17

I put the cams in. I've done everything myself. No shops. Too costly.
And I am not a hundred percent sure. I've never done this before and have not watched someone set the cams. I have my marks aligned but still something off

Post by **abscate** » 25 Aug 2020, 15:45

Try this

Get the marks aligned

Now take off the timing belt

Turn your exhaust cam 1/4 clockwise, then turn it back to the mark

Put your timing belt back on

Turn crank over twice and check that marks are aligned with one tooth

TyRawr · Post by **TyRawr** » 25 Aug 2020, 17:27

When I'm turning the exhaust cam I can feel it feels like its turning over and it takes a little force is that okay? Anything else I should be aware of trying to start the car when its too out of time to start? Im only letting it crank once or twice. You can hear it not sounding like it'll turn over as soon as I try and start

Post by **abscate** » 26 Aug 2020, 02:46

Yes, you are compressing and opening valves when you do this.

Always do the timing mark check before you try the key, turning the engine over by hand

Crank on Mark, check
Both cams on mark check

TyRawr · Post by **TyRawr** » 28 Aug 2020, 14:06

All 3 on mark and it won't start now. I did exactly what you said

TyRawr · Post by **TyRawr** » 28 Aug 2020, 14:34

Upon last start the car sputtered a little then there was a pop sound. No clue what it was

Pcv, breather box help

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