This is my first time pulling the head on something, so I just want to be absolutely sure it's good to go when I turn the key.
I pulled the head with the cams installed, had the engine at TDC, tied off the chain onto the cam gears so they wouldn't move.
-When I'm putting it back together how can I verify that everything is definitely in the right place?
-I noticed there's a little play in where the cam gears can bolt back on, it's still got pretty clear marks where they go but do I need to be pretty careful with that or does it matter much?
-What about making sure the timing chain didn't skip any gears somewhere along the way?
-I probably won't bother with this, but I vaguely recall hearing about people advancing the timing as a mod, is this recommended(since I'm already in there and all)?
Aside from the timing, should I be using any kinds of sealants or anything on the gaskets(particularly HG)?
Any other tips?
I pulled the head with the cams installed, had the engine at TDC, tied off the chain onto the cam gears so they wouldn't move.
-When I'm putting it back together how can I verify that everything is definitely in the right place?
-I noticed there's a little play in where the cam gears can bolt back on, it's still got pretty clear marks where they go but do I need to be pretty careful with that or does it matter much?
-What about making sure the timing chain didn't skip any gears somewhere along the way?
-I probably won't bother with this, but I vaguely recall hearing about people advancing the timing as a mod, is this recommended(since I'm already in there and all)?
Aside from the timing, should I be using any kinds of sealants or anything on the gaskets(particularly HG)?
Any other tips?
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