Couple of questions

[faviles]

So I have my head removed from my GTE and plan on removing the camshaft gears. However, when I try and loosen the bolt, they spin as well. I've seen videos online where people use an old timing belt, with a long plank of wood as a stopper. I would try this method but I have not spare timing belt! Any ideas guys?

My second question is, what do you guys recommend to use as a cleaner for the sensors within the thermostat housing? Mine appear to be a bit dirty but I do not want to touch them without any knowledge on how to prevent damage. Or will an antifreeze flush remove most of the dirtiness from the sensors?

Thanks!

 

[IndigoMKII]

I'd use an air hose on the old sensors just don't get too close with a lot of pressure. As for removing the bolt for the cam gears after you've already taken the timing belt off(Most people loosen the bolts with the timing belt still on as there is a dowel pin to keep them from moving) you can use a strap wrench. http://www.lowes.com/pd_253674-16878-50540_0__?productId=1072405

 

[rdaigle44]

I used a wrench to hold the cams. I can't remember now if it was a 22 or a 24 mm wrench but a crescent should fit.

 

[faviles]

I did see those notches on the cams but was too afraid to put anything around them. I will try it with that method tomorrow!

 

[hvyman]

There's the holding the cam with a wrench or using the tool to hold the gear.

Cam gears break easy when using improper tools on them too.