qwertydvorak
01-09-2006, 10:54 AM
Ran into trouble on a '96 2.8L Head Gasket procedure. First trouble was the timing marks were missing. We thought we solved that and put a screwdriver in the flywheel lock as the locking pin tool didn't quite reach. We thought we were good to go until we got the VANOS off and then started loosening head bolts. We found the socket wouldn't go down on the intake side around number 6. Something is wrong. Before I put the VANOS back on and try to get into timing I need to find a way to figure out how to determine timing. Any ideas? Am I off by 180?:mad
I spoke to a guy I work with. He thinks I should drop some 2' long zip ties down the first three cylinders to determine. Even if I do this I only have a 50/50 chance of being right. So I may have to do this all over again. Or I could check access to all the holes with the tool anyone know if this will work?
The T0 mark is missing. Should be a plate sits behind the Crank Cup. Looks like the speed sensor may be missing also.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638130-M.jpg
Notice the special Head Socket can't get down around 6. Looks like I'm not in timing.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638123-M.jpg
Zoom of the Head bolt hole near 6 where the special socket tool can't get down.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638109-M.jpg
Overall shot of the top of the head.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638139-M.jpg
Notice the special Head Socket sits on a head bolt between 1 and 2 just fine.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638114-M.jpg
If you wan to see larger more detailed photos then goto my gallery at:
http://bwc.smugmug.com/gallery<wbr>/1109775/1/51638109 (http://bwc.smugmug.com/gallery/1109775/1/51638109)
That will take you to the first photo you can choose large or orignal and the other photos will be listed there as well
I spoke to a guy I work with. He thinks I should drop some 2' long zip ties down the first three cylinders to determine. Even if I do this I only have a 50/50 chance of being right. So I may have to do this all over again. Or I could check access to all the holes with the tool anyone know if this will work?
The T0 mark is missing. Should be a plate sits behind the Crank Cup. Looks like the speed sensor may be missing also.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638130-M.jpg
Notice the special Head Socket can't get down around 6. Looks like I'm not in timing.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638123-M.jpg
Zoom of the Head bolt hole near 6 where the special socket tool can't get down.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638109-M.jpg
Overall shot of the top of the head.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638139-M.jpg
Notice the special Head Socket sits on a head bolt between 1 and 2 just fine.
http://bwc.smugmug.com/photos/51638114-M.jpg
If you wan to see larger more detailed photos then goto my gallery at:
http://bwc.smugmug.com/gallery<wbr>/1109775/1/51638109 (http://bwc.smugmug.com/gallery/1109775/1/51638109)
That will take you to the first photo you can choose large or orignal and the other photos will be listed there as well