Problem removing vts head

  1. Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 West Sussex Posts: 134 VTS with minor mods (Rotrex C30-74 etc)
    #1
    Im in the process of removing my vts head and the 2 cam locking holes line up but when I try to lock the flywheel hole it wont line up if i lock the fly hole the 2 cam holes dont line up by about half the with of the hole
    Is it possiable someone else has had it off before and not put it back on correctly? the engine seemed to be running fine before (well before I blew the head gasket) any ideas?
  2. Established Member Joined: Apr 2009 Redcar Posts: 1971 2000 Posi Blue vtr
    #2
    Bang yer 3 locking pins in, put new belt on, tension and away you go. Its possible that the old belt has stretched (or was put on 1 tooth out before but I doubt it to be honest). As long as its locked and you have the belt on right it will be fine. Remember of course to rotate the engine by hand 2 times to feel for any valve/piston contact.

    Good luck
  3. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta
    #3
    best bet is lock the cams, if your removing the head you can always rotate the crank back to tdc and relock it before refitting the head.