[W126 Coupe] 380 Cam Shafts

[Shayegan, Richard]

You'd have to use the bolt center bolt on the water pump, which is a
PITA since the radiator has to come out (unless maybe you have a
reaaally deep socket on a reaaaly thin rachet), but it's better than
putting everything back together.
Now that I think about it....shouldn't pulling the spark plugs work to
release the pressure?

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Another quick question:

What's the easiest way to crank the engine to get TDC
without having to use the center bolt on the power
steering pulley.  

After some point, I am not able to turn my engine over
any more using a wrench.  The engine is at 270 degrees
but I need to get to 0 degrees.  My #1 cam is at TDC
but the engine isn't. ;(

My valve covers are off so I don't want oil going
everywhere by cranking the ignition electronically,
but I am almost willing to do this if it is the only
way. 

My journals on my passenger-side camshaft are
completely loosened but the timing chain and sprocket
is still on.  I just simply need to align everything
at 0 degrees TDC without getting into a huge repair
job.  

After everything is aligned I'll put in the new
camshaft (once one is located).  

I'd appreciate the help.

-figstir







		
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