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Trying to do timing chain tensioner... Did I make an oopsie?

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Old 09-27-2016, 11:45 PM
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Unhappy Trying to do timing chain tensioner... Did I make an oopsie?

I'll make it short. 09 LNF. We wanted to move the chain so that we could make sure it was at most tension. From a quick google, it was intake at 3-4 o clock and exhaust at 10 o'clock.

Anyway, My friend decided to spin the cam clockwise via the bolt, and it jumped teeth, and it sounded like a ratchet.

Now I am currently pulling the cover off and doing the chain, because I kinda just wanted to do the tensioner, but at this point, i'm doing the guides/chain/etc.

Did I **** up the VVT actuator or cam phaser or whatever its called, on the intake cam by spinning it? I'm not sure if the actuator turned or not, but it sounded like it did. maybe it was the chain skipping that made a noise
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Maybe cam phaser? Not too sure about that one tho.
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Why try and spin by the cam? Could've done it by crank bolt.
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Originally Posted by no_ss
Maybe cam phaser? Not too sure about that one tho.
That's probably what it is I'm just nervous now lol

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Why try and spin by the cam? Could've done it by crank bolt.
We were rushing so we didn't want to lift the car up and remove the shield to get to the crank. zzzzzz
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Youre fine. Just retime it and youll be good to go. Ive made that mistake too.
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You will be fine. Retime it. Alllllways use the crank. Donot rush because when you do is when things go wrong.
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Old 09-29-2016, 11:09 AM
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Yup. I learnt my lesson! hahaha. Car is up and running. phew.
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