Timing Belt

Tiny
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  • 2004 HONDA CIVIC
  • 1.7L
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Crank is lined up top dead center but the cam is not lined up, I have tried to turn the cam by it self but it turns just a 1/4 of a turn and it starts to get hard to turn. Cam and crank would turn when the timing belt was on with no problem. How can I align the cam without bending a valve.
Monday, May 2nd, 2016 AT 3:28 PM

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Tiny
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When the crankshaft is on top dead center, turn it 1/16 of a revolution this will make sure the pistons are down in their bore, then turn the camshaft to wear it needs to go and move the camshaft back.
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Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 AT 2:30 PM

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