I am putting the head back on. I had the timint set at TDC. Marked the chain link at number 1 (where the pin was set at) now I cant get the spocket to line up with the cam. It will not pull up enough. I tried prying up with a screwdriver and now my arm is shaking from the strain.:mad::mad::mad:

Did you try to pry it up with the big cam bolt in place? Maybe a little tension from the cam bolt to help pull it on?

Chuck

You didn't wedge the tensioner? If not, you're going to have to pull the front cover.

Yep sounds as though the tensioner has popped out.

You may have to rotate the cam cw or ccw a degree to help with alignment of the sprocket with the cam nose.

Did you try to pry it up with the big cam bolt in place? Maybe a little tension from the cam bolt to help pull it on?

Chuck

Ok I panicked a tad your suggestion helped.

You may have to rotate the cam cw or ccw a degree to help with alignment of the sprocket with the cam nose.

As did Blue. Thanks guys!!!! it's back on.

And I did block the chain. I did not loose it.

Edited July 7, 201214 yr by grantf

Don't take this the wrong way but, I love you guys.

Wow! Look at the size of that timing chain tool. It's as big as your car! Glad you got the car fixed.

Chuck

I know. it also held the hood in place. The Z is not fixed yet. Time to relax, have a beer and think about what is next.

BTW I did one other thing that helped, I put the bolt in place without the washers at first, that way I could spy down the number 1 hole to see if the pin was lining up. I turned the cam as Blue suggested till it lined up. I then reassembled with the washers in place.

Edited July 8, 201214 yr by grantf

Always glad to help another Z friend!

After you do this job once, you will be speedy every other time the future.... right of passage.... welcome to the world of the valve train.

Bingo!!

Edited July 13, 201214 yr by ZCurves