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Originally Posted by long-gone
Nice job. Regarding the cam sprocket, that's the way I did mine. I used cable ties through the bolt holes of the sprocket and around the chain at about 10:00 and 3:00, Then, under the cam gear, I put a cable tie around the chain tensioner guide & chain and the opposing chain. That kept the chain taunt and from slipping off the crank gear.
I have to mention, in your photo, it doesn't look like there's anything keeping your chain from falling down enough to maybe drop off the teeth of the crank gear? You don't want that to happen or you'll have to time it up from scratch.
Were you able to get a clear view of the timing marks with the belt and all the accessories still fitted? In the photo it looks like the crank is not at TDC (at least not on cylinder 1). Not that it has to be, but if any thing goes awry it's nice to know exactly where it was lined up at when you started
Also, was there any oil in your coolant tank yet, or just the external leak?
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I marked the chain and sprocket with a sharpie, so in the unlikely even it does happen to move, I won't be lost
No oil in coolant, just the external leak. Its a PIA, but hopefully by tomorrow I'll have it back together and I will no longer be dumping oil all over.
Since I am doing nothing but the head gasket, it has gone much faster than last time...Not having to mess with fan clutches and tensioners saves a lot of time.
What are your thoughts on using something like Permatex Copper gasket sealant/adhesive on the new one?
http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/auto_Permatex_Copper_Spray-A-Gasket_Hi-Temp_Adhesive_Sealant.htm
Also, it seems to have a lot of carbon deposit considering I cleaned it 100% last time 9k miles ago....Does that point to showing I am running too rich or is it normal to see? (my mpg is ok, but I believe it should be higher. Avg 16mpg, long drives around 19/20.