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Old 12-19-2008, 08:27 PM
Brian Carlton Brian Carlton is offline
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Originally Posted by CANDIDE View Post
OM603.
The ill fated cylinder head removal continues. I busted lower timing chain guide pin. Let's just say, it not coming out with the head installed.

I set the crankshaft to TDC and the camshaft to its mark and tie wrapped the timing chain to the camshaft gear (3 places). I removed the camshaft gear from camshaft, it now rests in chain compartment.

Have I yet disturbed the IP timing?

I want to cut the timing chain to remove head. Can I do so and suspend the ends of the chain and keep the IP timing correct.

Are there IP timing marks on the gear under the vacuum pump that I can use to verify timing?
You have not disturbed the timing.........yet.

However, you should absolutely not cut the timing chain at any time.........even if it's properly installed on the engine. All timing will be immediately lost and you'll have to set both the cam and the IP to the crank............not a very simple procedure for those that haven't already done it.
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