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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 06:00 PM
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Replacing timing chain, can't get TDC to line up
I'm replacing the timing chain and can't get TDC on the crank pulley lined up the same time I have piston 1 TDC lined up on the cams. This seems bad to me and I'm afraid to continue...is something wrong? Thanks!
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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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Do you have an OEM manual for guidance. You can get a download manual for $22 from automanualsource. This should provide detailed guidance you need to resolve your alignment.

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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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I'm using the OEM manual. That's where I'm seeing that it seems that these should both line up at the same time.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 06:35 PM
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Yes, both camshafts and crankshaft should align simultaneously. If not, something was done wrong; perhaps one of the camshaft marks is on the crankshaft, or wrong timing chain.

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