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Originally Posted by nickg
Thanks. for clearing that up!
So if I'm out 5 degrees, do I go with the 4 or 6 degree key? how many degrees does it take to effect cold weather starting and power?
BTW I called the local dealer for a Key and there is none in stock! in the city, but it can be ordered from Germany and will take at least a week, they were 10$ (I think I'll order a 4 and 6)
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Either key will be fine. The engine is quite tolerant of camshaft timing that is off by two or three degrees.
Don't attempt this change of Woodruff key unless you know precisely what you're doing. Carefully search the archives for the procedure. It's fraught with risk of dropping the chain off the crankshaft and losing the engine timing completely. It's also fraught with risk of dropping hardware (thrust washer or woodruff key) down the chain gallery where it's almost impossible to retrieve.
The cost of a mistake on this procedure is very high. A word to the wise.