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Thanks for adding me to the group I have just removed my gearbox on my 2004 3.6 c2 convertible as I have a oil leak turns out it�s the crank seal. I believe it�s the three chain engine. I am going to change the ims bearing at the same time i have purchased the tool kit . could anyone tell me should i lock cams at front of the engine as well as the cams next to flywheel as the kit only has one long cam lock tool and one short one. Thank you
Yes, on the 3 chain you MUST lock the cams before you remove the chain tensioner... This is not as important on the 5 chain but is a good pre-caution.. On the 3 chain the long chains go around the intake sprocket 90* and the exhaust cam sprocket 90* , very easy to jump a tooth due to cam-valve spring action, On the 5 chain the long chain wraps 180* around the exhaust cam only and is a lot less likely to jump a tooth...
Thanks so I will need to source a second locking tool without buying another full kit.
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