Recent content by crsmith

UPDATE Buttoned everything back up and running good!

I think you're probably right with #1. All videos I have watched they never test the fit the sprocket - they just put the sprocket on the camshaft with the pins and torque them down in whatever fashion. I am pretty sure this is the first time they have been off (282K). And they are in very...

UPDATE I picked up 2 new PINs from dealer. They have the same play in them. I have searched a lot and am unable to find anyone referencing this same play. The pins do not fit snugly in either the hole in the end of the camshaft or the sprocket slot. Not sure what to do at this point but to...

Thanks, The slots in the sprocket don't seem worn but I will try to get the pins and see if it helps.

Thanks for the confirmation. Makes me feel better. I have ran into something else I wanted to ask about. Reattaching the cam sprockets with the pin positioned there seems to be some play in the sprocket - I can wiggle the sprocket (left-right) a little bit on the camshaft. Before I torque it...

question about timing marks Hey Tim Your video on the timing belt replacement and part 2 followup is great. I am in the middle of a replacement on a 2000 now. I have looked over a bunch of information on this but just wanted to confirm. My question is: If I get the cam gears and crank all...

Throttle Body is the throttle body off the 01 available?