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How to remove that pesky Cam Sprocket?
Topic Started: Feb 4 2013, 07:35 PM (1,046 Views)
mikeallen2112


Doing my rebuild as I have time. A few hours a day, No problems from any bolts so far, even exhaust bolts came off easily.

I took everything else off first then started on the valve cover/head

Currently my timing belt is off and I'm trying to get the cam sprocket off so I can replace the seal.
I dont have access to air tools and there is only one partial hole in the cam itself at the far right end. This hole does not go all the way through and Ive tried putting a screwdriver and punch in there (I put a leather glove under so it wouldnt mar the head) but when I put a little stank on the cam sprocket bolt it just bends my tool in the hole.

Im using a decent ratchet and even a breaker bar but no luck. Would some PB help me?

Thanks ahead of time!!
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Metro1998
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I think there is loctite on the threads may need a lil heat.
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Memphis metro


My vert had the same camshaft, I found a steel punch that would go in that little hole your talking about and jammed it against the head and right on off with the cam gear bolt. Its not as nice as the holes that go thru the cam but it will hold if you use a hard punch. I used a center punch that tapers. Instead of a roll pin punch.
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Old Man


try this:

http://geometroforum.com/topic/3998285/1/

google "geometroforum remove cam sprocket" and this comes up..........best search tool we have.
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mikeallen2112


yeah I did google it, I just dont have an air ratchet or a way to use the old belt or the force lol.

Ill try heat tomorrow and maybe a more solid punch or piece of steel from farm and home
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Memphis metro


Personally in this situation, I would not use heat. A small tapered center punch that will fit in the hole has enough meat on it, you are not going to bend it.
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snowfish
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On such a refresh, that I did awhile back, the Cam Sprocket was held by a strap wrench.

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Worked great. :cheers
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mikeallen2112


The punch I used Was a good one lol It went in well but still bent up pretty quick.

Snowfish I like that strap idea, Ill probably try that
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Bjetmech
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I just used a #2 phillips screw driver. Works every time. The strap wrench is a GREAT idea.
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Memphis metro


I used a chainwrench on a crank pulley to hold a crank not too long ago.
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mikeallen2112


Thats badass too! Im definitely getting a strap wrench or chain wrench tomorrow
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