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Re: Wooddruff key-Resolution?



> First thanks to Bob, knotnook, Tony, Phil and Superba for your advice.
> I cannot get total confirmation that the key was built into gear, but I
> can remember that I did have to align a notch into the groove on the cam
> shaft. I did not see the half nickel type key. So I am hoping that I am
> ok. If anyone has done a timing belt change on an 88 and can remember that
> it was built in- drop me a note so I don't get the urge to remove
> everything and check it again.

I just took apart a 87 5ks timing gear and cam to chuck the shaft and
save the gear and I had to pry the key out of the slot in the shaft. 
Yours may have just stayed in place the whole time and never looked like
a separate part.

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Huw Powell

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