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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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Ok, I had another post about a gasket replace but this is another issue I cannot find with search.

How, or can, I set TDC on the Crank without removing anything more?

Turns out the guy bumped the cam during reassembly so my timing is off. I can't see any timing marks on the Crank Pulley itself. I can reset the cam just fine, and this is the last step to my EM2 running again.

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I did the screwdriver trick (screwdriver down the spark plug hole) to set #1 at TDC, but I am not sure if I am on the correct stroke.
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Old Sep 14, 2011 | 05:03 PM
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From the FAQ's

Timing Belt / Coolant Flush / Water Pump: Link
26: Set the crank and cam to TDC, and RE-VERIFY that they are both at the same place - matchmarks and arrows lined up with the cylinder head deck and / or arrow behind the crank pulley. If they don't, repeat steps 24-25.
There are marks (lines) on the crank pulley (you want the thick one on the right) that need to line up with the marker(s) behind it. (looks like a little tab)


You really shouldn't try cutting corners. It's best to just bite the bullet and do it the right way.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:55 AM
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Ok, so now my question is:

If I break the Crank Shaft Bolt loose and take it off to reveal the Woodruff Key, is there a way to line it up with that.

I'm not at my car but my Harmonic Balancer has no marking on it for timing, if I can see the Woodruff Key and set timing with that I have to remove less belts and such.

Since it should be the same on every car where is the notch/ Woodruff key pointing at TDC?

I hope I can, I would love to be driving Pinky by tomorrow.

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Nevermind, I feel stupid. Reading is a great skill set to have.

So the Woodruff key will be pointing straight up at TDC...
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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Quick update...

I DROVE PINKY TO WORK TODAY WOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

I was 2 teeth off with the timing, got it set correctly and runs smooth as a babies bottom.
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