how can you tell if cam is tdc without pulling off the valve cover?

 

bump

 

motor is a d16y7

 

you have to pull the valvecover otherwise there are no markings to line up

 

there should be a marking on your cam gear. when the marking is pointed up, your #1 is at TDC.

 

get a long extension and pull out the # 1 plugwire and spark plug

put the extension in the hole and then get a 19mm or 17mm socket (motor pending) and ratchet and turn the motor over by hand and when the extension is at the highest point it can go bam TDC.

make sure the cam gear lines are lined up after you do this to make sure you have the cams in properly.

 

my d16y8 stock cam gear had an arrow, that said "up" on it.

 

make sure your at TDC on the intake step and not the exhaust step when using the description above, the only way i know how to do this is by feeling the pressure build up as you crank the engine, it might say on the sproket though. gl

 

Take the valve cover off.
Get an extention or two.
Turn your cranck and watch the camgear.
The camgear will have a marking called UP or a arrow.
Make sure its at the top.

and you're set to tear your engine apart.

 

you don't need to take off the valve cover to do the extention trick