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B230F - minor cam resistance at 12 o'clock position? 200 1989

posted by  greg_mustang on  Mon Mar 3 07:31 CST 2003
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240 DL sedan 1989 B230F 160K miles

During a recent timing belt replacement, I noticed that the older belt (garage replaced) was actually at around 11:45 not 12:00 at engine TDC. This was just one tooth to the left. At TDC #1 piston all the way up, intermediate pulley and crank at correct mark.

I repositioned the cam at 12 o'clock with new belt. I did notice though that there was some valve spring resistance to keep it there, it was happier at 11:45 'ish...

I put it 12:00 regardless, the car has been running great ever since, no apparent difference.

This was my first timing job so I am not sure, but I would have though there should be zero spring resistance at TDC. Is this correct? Assuming this is correct, what could have caused this? How should I proceed?

Thanks,
Greg Mustang






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