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Chet Wilson Posted on May 12, 2018
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1997 Toyota Camry 3.0. Changed water pump. Didn't get forward camshaft gear tightened properly. (please don't ask) Actually drove about 2 miles. Started it next morning and spun that cam gear and broke the shear pin and the hole it goes into on the gear. Replaced the gear! lined everything up, but can't get it started. I know it's a non-interference design so the valves should be fine. How can i tell if I'm on the intake or exhaust cycle on the cams" If the timing marks on all the gears ( forward, rear cams and crank) are aligned with timing marks on the engine (back timing cover) the valves should all be in proper position, Am I correct"

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  • Chet Wilson May 17, 2018

    How can i tell if I'm on the intake or exhaust cycle on the cams" If the timing marks on all the gears ( forward, rear cams and crank) are aligned with timing marks on the engine (back timing cover) the valves should all be in proper position, Am I correct" This is the question I need answered. ty.

  • Chet Wilson May 17, 2018

    engine is a 3.0 dual overhead cam

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I THINK THE CAMSHAFT SPROKECTS WORKS AT INTAKE, AND EXHAUST CHECK "I" IS FOR INTAKE AND "E" IS FOR EXHAUST, AND CONFIRM THE POSITION OF THE VALVES - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT IS CLOSE TO THE WALL, AND INTAKE CAMSHAFT IS CLOSE TO RADIATOR. IF YOU DONT SEE MARKS, THE ONE THAT GOES AT EXHAUST GEARS COVERED. AND INTAKE OPPOSITE.

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  • Posted on Oct 29, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 4cyl.camry had a stuck valae due to bad

simple to figure that out . the key ways are always up on camshafts. it allows for them not to fall out when assembling the engine . so use the balancer to determine tdc (top dead center on cyl one) and make sure both keys are straight up . (just loosen the cam retainer nuts and look to see what set of marks they line up with and dont forget t re-torque them to factory specs somewhere between 22 and 28 ft lbs but not a lot more) , google the specs up to be sure

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  • Posted on Oct 04, 2008

SOURCE: 1988 toyota camry 2.0 engine (timing)

Pull #1 spark plug and rotate the engine until you hear air rush out of the cylinder, (plug the hole with your finger if you can), then look at the timing mark, it will be close to TDC

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SOURCE: 91 Prizm; replaced Cam TIming

take the head off bent valves thats for sure

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SOURCE: Can anyone please help me

Welcome to FIxYa.com


Need the year and model and size as in liter engine in order to look this up for you to send pic and info. Engine number does not work in Alldata, Lee


Thank you for using FixYa.com

Regards, Lee Davidian

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SOURCE: timing belt broke on a 90 model galant 2.0 need to know how to reset timing

your best bet would be to go to an auto parts store and buy a haynes manual for your own car.they are about 20-25 dollars. this book will tell you how its done. they are based on a complete teardown of vehicle. good-day !

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