jderimig

I am replacing belts, seals, water pump, the works on my 84NA I've had since new.

In trying to get the distribution rotor brass piece off with a vice grip I was able to rotate the camshaft maybe 1 or 2 teeth clockwise.

I wasn't appling alot of torque. Could I have damaged a valve?

--john
1984 NA Zermat Silver

DANNiE

You could but it would take alot of forcing to do it...

Weston

I wouldn't be concerned about 1 or 2 teeth, especially if you turned it by hand.

shiners780

Wow, an original owner of an '84 car! That's pretty cool. Do you ever take it to any of the local PCA events?

jderimig

It might have been more..wasnt looking, it was one of the 'Oh s**t' moments and quickly rotated it back. I probably touched something. Oh well, compression test when I'm done I guess.

No, it has been garaged for the last several years. Got it when I was single, got married (drove it less), had kids (drove it WAY less), now the kids are older and I can get back to my poor neglected car.

--jd

aak274

I seriously doubt you bent anything, especially with a set of vise grips...

However, good to see another CNY'er on the forum. I've got a 84NA, bought new... Mine's white though, 153k still going strong

yellowline

I accidentally turned a DOHC interference higher compression Volvo cam 90 degrees without the belt. It was fine.

I would not at all be concerned about 1 or 2 teeth. Just be sure that everything is timed properly when you put on the belt and go to start it.

Mike C.

I can do it with two fingers....

mark_uss

i use just one..)

xsboost90

^ thats what she said! ^

Mike C.

Anyone remember "Two Fingers" Tequila? A page from the not-so-subliminal advertising book....

whalebird

If the belt was on, the crank probably turned as well. If the crank was locked, then you streched a belt which would not happen..
I suspect you're A-OK.

DANNiE

AGREED!