Camshaft Won't turn!
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Year: 2002
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Camshaft Won't turn!
I am rebuilding my 2000 Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 4.0L engine. The #1 piston broke. I have had the block cleaned, cylinders bored and honed, and have new pistons to install.
My problem is that I can install the camshaft almost completely and it will still turn but the last 1/4 inch pushing it into place causes the camshaft to not turn at all unless I put a wrench on it and then it is rather difficult to turn.
Any ideas on what the problem could be? Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
My problem is that I can install the camshaft almost completely and it will still turn but the last 1/4 inch pushing it into place causes the camshaft to not turn at all unless I put a wrench on it and then it is rather difficult to turn.
Any ideas on what the problem could be? Thank you in advance for your thoughts.
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Good catch, jeep driver! I assumed he had the gear on it when he said he could only turn it with a wrench. Maybe not. Now check the cam plug in the other end of the block to make sure it's installed properly.
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Year: 2000
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Even then. I'd still replace as much as I could if I had the engine torn down that far. Better peace of mind that way.
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Yeah we all love spending money we don't need to.
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