mooreperformance

iTrader: (3)

I believe I have the cam and crank lined up with the timing chain on, to make sure I want to turn the crank over and see if the dots line up again but when I do its building compression. Am I supposed to have the spark plugs removed while trying to turn the crank? I don't have pushrods or rocker arms in right now so the valves aren't opening, so will the compression ruin the valve seals? I keep referring to the how to guide but it doesn't mention removing the spark plugs. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

sickss228

iTrader: (27)

Yes remove the plugs, it allows the pressure to escape making it a hell of alot easier to turn over.

Camaro Bird 1987

well let us see here... the motor is building compression when turned over... which makes it a lot harder to turn the motor... the best thing to probably do is to take out the plugs... Try not to think that much about things so much. A book will never tell you everything you need to know, sometimes you just have to do things on your own and see the result...

crazychucky8

iTrader: (1)

Also, if your car is an M6, make sure it is out of gear. Otherwise you won't be able to turn it.