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16v Cam: Mine is "I" up, keyway down?

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Offline zuki1018

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16v Cam: Mine is "I" up, keyway down?
« on: June 22, 2012, 10:24:30 AM »


I know what its supposed to be however, my cam sprocket is mounted backwards.  How does this affect valve timing... they are obviously not exactly 180 degrees apart.  Apparently I didn't notice this last go around... but the engine did run ...and good as far as i could tell lol. 

This is a used head so no telling the history.

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Re: 16v Cam: Mine is "I" up, keyway down?
« Reply #1 on: June 22, 2012, 10:56:38 AM »
I don't think it doesn't make the slightest bit of difference - what's important is the position of the cam, relative to the crank - there are two keyways and one is 180* away from the E (Exhaust) mark, whilst the other is 180* away from the I (Intake) mark - if it'll make you happy, unbolt the cam wheel, pull it off, reposition it and put the bolt back in.
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Re: 16v Cam: Mine is "I" up, keyway down?
« Reply #2 on: June 22, 2012, 10:59:42 AM »
Yeah ...that does make sense. Guess i will sleep better tonight knowing its correct!