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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 05:28 PM
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Default intake cam harder to turn than exh cam

why would it be harder? its causing me grief. timing belt jumped so now i have to put EVERYTHING back @ tdc. i cant figure this out. im sooo close to having the civic running, but im even closer to pulling all my hair out. plz help!
 
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 07:00 PM
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where your cams removed then re installed?
 
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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oh yeah. by me. torqued to spec tho. i dont understand...
 
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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is that what made the timing belt jump?
 
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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i think. heck, maybe it needs more tension. i thought it felt fine tho
 
Old Sep 22, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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b20 block and a ls head have intake valve clearance issues.....
 
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