nengx07

ok i got a leak on my cam gear seal right by the cam gear.. is there anyone who can help or have link to a thread to how to remove cam gear and install the cam gear back in???? please help H-T!!! car will be done after this installation

nengx07

bump.. anyone??? cmon theres gotta be someone who knows how to remove/install cam gears

nengx07

bump bump.. need a clue.. searched everywhere on google also but nothing.. need to know TONIGHT so i can dream about fixing it and actually do it tomorrow morning..

jgraham0326

Well hopefully your car is in time, and if so then make sure the #1 piston is TDC then i would zip tie the timing belt to the cam gear then proceed to remove the came gear and replace the seal. The biggest thing is to not have your timing belt slip cause you do NOT want to knock the car out of time or you will have a new set of issues. hope this helps some.

nengx07

ok thx.. should i use regular wrench to take it out or just use impact gun to take it out in 2 secs??? any more ideas HT??

jgraham0326

regular wrench for sure and get the proper torque spec for when you re-install it as well.

nengx07

Cam gear bolts - 41 ft/lbs.. is that true?? got it from a site but it didnt show how to install/remove..

jgraham0326

what motor is it exactly?

nengx07

b20V.. b20b block with b16 head..

nengx07

head is a 00 si head

nengx07

ok i have an aftermarket crank pulley that doesnt show my TDC mark... how will i know when its at TDC????

jgraham0326

Place a rod through the spark plug hole onto the piston and rotate the engine until the piston is at TDC. This can be done by eye but a dial gauge is preferable for accuracy.

Once TDC is established the marks on the cam gears should line up. Note that the marks when lined up may not be horizontal, but angled slightly. To confirm the cam gears are correct a ruler may be placed across the width of both cam gears so that all 4 marks line up and the rule is over the centre of the cam gear retaining bolts.



this came from a tuning guide I have.

Unseen Racer

^^^^^
forgot to mention that the piston has to be in its highest point and the intake valve has to be up.
cuz it can be up and the exhaust valve can be up.
so its place long rod/screw driver inside spark plug hole, turn till piston is on its highest point AND intake valve is up

nengx07

so number 2 and 3 pistons have to be up at highest point if im correct???

Unseen Racer

no. piston 1 (the one NEXT to your timing belt) needs to be at its highest point AND the intake valve (the 2 valves that are towards your windshield) have to be up. piston #4 (piston NEXT to your intake pipping) will be up as well EXCEPT the exhaust valve will be up and the intake valves will be down.

SO piston 1 ALL the way up and intake valve OPEN. which will cause PISTON 4 to be UP as well and exhaust valve will be open. its easier to see the valves if you take off your valve cover

nengx07

ok i will be doing it tomorrow after work.. seems like removing the cam gear is alot harder then putting a new head on LOL.. less info thats y..

Unseen Racer

lol. no problem. just make sure on your life that you do not move ANYTHING that will mess up the timing cuz then its a B*** to get it back.

and if you do not have the helms manual or a tourque wrench, i suggest buying them. they come in REAL handy.