Volvo245Guy
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- Aurora, CO
Hi! So I just set out to install my new VX Cam on my 1985 non-turbo 245 Wagon, and I kind of messed up. Here's the rubric I made and used during the install.
[http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5847/114938-vx-street-performance-camshaft-for-non-turbos]
>Camshaft Upgrade Procedure
Part 1
1 - Remove Fan (4 bolts(10mm))
2 - Remove Fan shroud (2 bolts(8mm))
3 - Remove Upper timing belt cover (2 bolts(10mm), 1 bolt(12mm), Phillips screw)
4 - Rotate Engine Crank until the Cam Timing marks align (Crank Bolt is 24mm)
5 - Remove bolt from Cam Sprocket before detensioning
6 - De-tension Tensioner spring, and pin in place with a pin
7 - Slip Belt off of Cam Sprocket (Top Sprocket)
Part 2
1 - Remove Valve Cover and old Valve Cover Gasket
2 - Remove Camshaft and Cam Sprocket
3 - Replace various seals around Camshaft
4 - Install old Cam Sprocket on new Camshaft(VX Cam)
5 - Re-install Camshaft with Engine Assembly Lube
6 - Line up Cam Gear Timing marks
7 - Re-tooth belt onto Cam Sprocket
8 - Re-tension the Tensioner spring
9 - Replace Valve Cover with new Gasket
10 - Test for correct engine operation by starting the engine
11 - If it works, replace the rest of the crap
It was at about part 2, step 10 that I realised I was ****ed. The car started, but the performance was lackluster and indicative of bad timing. I'm confident in my Cam's actual installation, however, I'm not quite sure how to time it now. Before I removed the old cam, I marked the location of the belt on the Cam sprocket with a marker. When I reinstalled the new cam, I simply aligned it the same way as the old cam on the same tooth. I don't know if that's how you're supposed to do it, but now I'm thinking I need to start over.
So my questions are, will finding TDC and aligning the engine like you were changing the timing belt work with this cam? And if so, how can I find TDC without removing the crankshaft pulley? And if I have to remove the Crankshaft pulley, can I do so without using the Volvo 5284 Crankshaft pulley holder tool($70 at ipd!!!)? Thanks Guys!
[http://www.ipdusa.com/products/5847/114938-vx-street-performance-camshaft-for-non-turbos]
>Camshaft Upgrade Procedure
Part 1
1 - Remove Fan (4 bolts(10mm))
2 - Remove Fan shroud (2 bolts(8mm))
3 - Remove Upper timing belt cover (2 bolts(10mm), 1 bolt(12mm), Phillips screw)
4 - Rotate Engine Crank until the Cam Timing marks align (Crank Bolt is 24mm)
5 - Remove bolt from Cam Sprocket before detensioning
6 - De-tension Tensioner spring, and pin in place with a pin
7 - Slip Belt off of Cam Sprocket (Top Sprocket)
Part 2
1 - Remove Valve Cover and old Valve Cover Gasket
2 - Remove Camshaft and Cam Sprocket
3 - Replace various seals around Camshaft
4 - Install old Cam Sprocket on new Camshaft(VX Cam)
5 - Re-install Camshaft with Engine Assembly Lube
6 - Line up Cam Gear Timing marks
7 - Re-tooth belt onto Cam Sprocket
8 - Re-tension the Tensioner spring
9 - Replace Valve Cover with new Gasket
10 - Test for correct engine operation by starting the engine
11 - If it works, replace the rest of the crap
It was at about part 2, step 10 that I realised I was ****ed. The car started, but the performance was lackluster and indicative of bad timing. I'm confident in my Cam's actual installation, however, I'm not quite sure how to time it now. Before I removed the old cam, I marked the location of the belt on the Cam sprocket with a marker. When I reinstalled the new cam, I simply aligned it the same way as the old cam on the same tooth. I don't know if that's how you're supposed to do it, but now I'm thinking I need to start over.
So my questions are, will finding TDC and aligning the engine like you were changing the timing belt work with this cam? And if so, how can I find TDC without removing the crankshaft pulley? And if I have to remove the Crankshaft pulley, can I do so without using the Volvo 5284 Crankshaft pulley holder tool($70 at ipd!!!)? Thanks Guys!