this may be a dumb question but how do you hold the cam gears while timing my engine (b16a) do i set the cam gears then tighten the caps holding the cams in place?

 

i want to know the right way cause i dont the correct tool and i was wondering if there is another way to do it

 

You mean with adjustable cam gears? Loosen the cap screws on the gear, hold the cam in place with a wrench on the cam shaft hex flats to stop it from moving and also to adjust the cam advance/retard while the gear is loose. Tighten when done.

HTH

 

ok thank you i havnt dealt with them before

 

bolt down the camshafts, make sure the crank pulley is at the last mark (TDC) and THEN set your cam gears with the timing belt.