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April 04, 2021, 11:31:08 pm
Studdley
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I was spending the weekend giving my mk2 1.6 NA some much needed attention. I resealed the IP new cam cover gasket etc. I went to crank the car, heard a snapping sound and saw the sprocket go limp. The cam snapped between the two lobes for cylinder number 1. Am I good to throw another cam in it or do I need to pull the head and throw a new one on. PS I'm in the market for some 1.6 parts lol
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April 05, 2021, 10:16:37 am
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Time for a new head, head-gasket and headbolts if the pistons still look ok
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April 05, 2021, 11:48:13 am
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That's what I figured. I must have timed it 180 out.
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April 05, 2021, 08:45:49 pm
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Timing it 180 out would not have cracked the cam. It will actually run like crap at 180 out, done all the time with those two-hole sprockets on the IP. I have to watch mine. I should just put some paint on the inside of the one that is correct. Maybe bright
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I bet you were a couple to three teeth off and it just hit hard on the valve and popped a weak cam.
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April 26, 2021, 04:34:32 pm
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Always turn the crankshaft two turns after putting a timing belt back on.
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