location of serial number on 5ktq engine

[Huw Powell]

> >> I'm not sure how else you can detect this problem withoutpulling the tranny
> >> and looking at the flywheel, perhaps someone here on the list has that
> >> wisdom....
> 
> The starter motor hole is one idea.  If you're serious, drop the bolts
> out of the front subframe mounts - the subframe drops about four inches
> - and remove the bracket that connects the rear of the engine block to
> the clutch bell housing.  This lets you see about 60 degrees of flywheel
> teeth in one go.

and you can turn the engine with a big screwdriver from your viewing
position using the convenient pry holes located in the bottom of the
tranny housing.

> 
> > what's wrong with looking at it through the timing inspection hole in
> > the transmission bell housing whilst someone else turns the crank slowly?
> 
> With a long enough breaker bar, no problem.  Otherwise it tends to jump
> and you can never be sure you've seen every tooth.

only if you leave the spark plugs in while doing it!

-- 
Huw Powell

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