IMS Install Issues?

[insite]

when you set TDC, did you lock the motor? i know you said you don't have the cam locking tools, but did you lock the crank?

[dirkdiggler]

I did not lock the motor, just set it at TDC.


While Looking at the IMS:

I removed a tentioner that was directly to the left of the IMS pointing directly out the left side of the motor.

I also removed the tensioner on the right of the motor that points straight downward towards the ground.

Im just wondering if I didnt even remove the correct 2 I was suppose to at this point?


This is a huge stressful nightmare! uggghhhh

[insite]

you missed the one on the other head; it points upward.

looking at your picture, i wouldn't even bother pulling the other tensioner. i think your flange will install just fine as-is.

[insite]

oh, and check to see if you're still at TDC. if you are, slide a bolt through the OT hole on the front pulle to lock it. if you're not, do NOT turn the front pulley until you have the flange in & the tensioners reinstalled.

BTW, where are you located?

[dirkdiggler]

I just dont understand how it will install if it isnt centered though and doesnt have any play allowing it to move back too center while installing.

I can get the flange around the shaft in the middle of the bearing but it will not slide in like it should becasue the flange hits the motor becasue everything isnt centered properly.

So.....removing the last tentioner will not allow any play so I can center this thing?

[insite]

hmm. you can try the last tensioner. it's at the other side of the motor & would have less of an effect, but it may be worth a try. see if you can lock the crank first.

if the lip of the IMS flange isn't making it past the case fairly easily, don't forces it....

[Jake Raby]

The IMS is being lifted because the engine has a camshaft "on lobe" producing load on the IMS tube. This is not a tensioner issue. If the crank is not locked at TDC the entire job is compromised from the beginning.

I offer consulting when these issues occur, it is not cheap but I can help.

[dirkdiggler]

Great.

My mechanic said he put the motor at top dead center so I can only assume it is.


What can i expect going forward now?

[insite]

well, you can expect this to take a little longer.......

go ahead & pull the firewall cover behind the seats in the car. this will give you a view of your front pulley & we can guage where the motor is currently positioned.