broken cam gear key; 034 turbo kit on 7-A coupe

[Bernie Benz]

Please expand on the details of the problem a bit, Tom.

Bernie


On Jun 1, 2010, at 4:46 PM, Tom Egbert wrote:

>   Got caught in situation with son needing car to drive back to  
> Kansas City from Indy, here is what happened.
>
>    While installing turbo kit and rebuilt head ; either key was  
> broken prior t-belt job or it is very fragile, pulled off pulley to  
> put on final time and key was split. It went in and stayed in place  
> and the fit is tight and then tightened bolt to torque spec with  
> stock thick washer in place.
>    Son drove to K.C. last night. Ran great,over 30 mpg. no issues.  
> I told him no getting on it; just drive gingerly until we know the  
> torque is transferred by the fit and clamp of the fasteners or get  
> it replaced.
>     Any similar situations? Engineering analysis?
>                       Nervous Dad,
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