Cam Alignment 2.8l

[suave]

Hey guys got a question on this cam that sprung back when I took it off to do the seals.
Im trying to put it back in position counter clockwise and It just springs back and won't stay.
I've got the crankshaft locking pin up in there if it has any relations but let me know what you guys would do in this case to move forward with the timing belt installation.

[RobertPlant]

Re: Cam Alignment 2.8l

take the crank pin out, back the pistons off 90 degrees. Take the cam bar, stick it in the cam thats being pushed back by the spring tension, and lock the cams then set your crank back.
Ive never had the cam spring like that though, you're sure you're not 180 out? If you dont have the tool, pop the valve cover off and verify your lobe position on cyl1 and you can use the marks for the vvt to get an idea of where you should be. Id highly suggest using the tool though, takes the guess work out of it

[suave]

Re: Cam Alignment 2.8l

take the crank pin out, back the pistons off 90 degrees. Take the cam bar, stick it in the cam thats being pushed back by the spring tension, and lock the cams then set your crank back.
Ive never had the cam spring like that though, you're sure you're not 180 out? If you dont have the tool, pop the valve cover off and verify your lobe position on cyl1 and you can use the marks for the vvt to get an idea of where you should be. Id highly suggest using the tool though, takes the guess work out of it

Ouff, might be 180 not sure exactly, might get someone to look at it that sounds pretty complex, don't really want to make some wrong moves at this point. What tool are you talking about?

[suave]

Re: Cam Alignment 2.8l

any write ups on this?