CPS is not timed, everything else is timed, car won't start.
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badass_m0_f0;1790628 said:
The minerals that are in tap water will leave deposits in your engine, radiator, and can cause issues. I know you can do it and probably run to your favorite parts store and then spend the extra money for the flush again, or just save the money and catch a ride to aforementioned parts store and get the right stuff the first time, I'm a firm believer in doing it right the first time so you don't have to do it again.
You'll end up with a rusty coolant system with cheap green and tap water.
Cover HAS to come off to install the cps correctly. Needs to be on no1 tdc compression stroke.
In that link look at the first pic and you will see 2 tiny red lines to the left of the red arrow and white box with words. That is how it should look when installed. The rotor( part that spins) should be rotated a tad counter clockwise before installing because of the helical cut gears on the cam shaft.
Cover HAS to come off to install the cps correctly. Needs to be on no1 tdc compression stroke.
In that link look at the first pic and you will see 2 tiny red lines to the left of the red arrow and white box with words. That is how it should look when installed. The rotor( part that spins) should be rotated a tad counter clockwise before installing because of the helical cut gears on the cam shaft.
I took everything off again yesterday and stuck one of my girlfriend's hair sticks in the #1 spark plug hole. Found out i actually had the engine on the compression stroke last time and it probably would have started up. I didn't stick anything in the #1 cylinder to check TDC last time, so figured I'd make sure before charging the battery or jump starting.
So i charged my battery, and re-assembled everything. No timing light, i tried to jump the box with a paper-clip just to see what the engine light would do, all it did was flash lol. I did check for codes using the same paper clip and no codes came up. The car started right up, tightened down the bolt on the CPS and called it good. Probably going to drive it over to a local shop and have them do it proper since it's only estimated to cost $ 79.00. I just didn't want to have to pay $150.00 to have it towed there.
I understood what is says in that guide with the redlines, just wasn't sure since it doesn't say to take off that cover in the TSRM.
So i charged my battery, and re-assembled everything. No timing light, i tried to jump the box with a paper-clip just to see what the engine light would do, all it did was flash lol. I did check for codes using the same paper clip and no codes came up. The car started right up, tightened down the bolt on the CPS and called it good. Probably going to drive it over to a local shop and have them do it proper since it's only estimated to cost $ 79.00. I just didn't want to have to pay $150.00 to have it towed there.
I understood what is says in that guide with the redlines, just wasn't sure since it doesn't say to take off that cover in the TSRM.
The cover doesn't have to come off, but I like to have it off, since being even slightly misaligned, can cause the cps to jump back one tooth as you ease it in.