Mongo

Is there a special tool that is used to lock the cams so that the cam pulleys can be un-done. Had a little go at undoing them, but they seem to be torqued more than the aux belt pulley!

Also, I'm pulling the engine appart to inspect damage (found lots of swarf in the sump!). Will I have to remove the pulley off of the oil pump to get the 2 block halfs appart?

p1prodrive

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you will need to remove the oil pump to remove the block halves

Mongo

Thanks mate

Will the pulley stay on though, or am I going to need to source a puller from somewhere?

stoneface

iTrader: (6)

There is a squared off section on each cam designed to take a spanner.

Mongo

Yeah tried, that. The spanner which is the correct size will not sit all the way home and keeps trying to slip off. Don't really want to buy a new set of valves!

stoneface

iTrader: (6)

Large Vise grips work( Mole grips )

Mongo

Any other thoughts?

satpink

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i've got same problem even tried a rechargeable buzz gun, so its off to garage tomorrow to have them done with air buzz gun

NAY TURBO 99

hi mate recently stripped my engine with a mate who has stripped his about 50 times try leaving the belt on and crack all the bolts first hope this a help

jaytc2003

iTrader: (1)

2 days ago i used a 3/8 inch breaker bar in between the sprocket and undid them that way. didnt leave any marks on the head casings