Z06-Dave

Here is the best pic I have. There is clearly no way to see the timing mark. The damper must be removed, but before you can remove it, the oil pump has to come off. It is possible there was more than one design? I have had tis argument before and I still say, I could not see the mark. Even if I could somehow see it with the timing cover off, there is no way I could have seen it with a 2 piece cover, none.

This is an LS2 Corvette.

See5

iTrader: (53)

Thanks Nick, I think my valley cover is hurting.

See5

iTrader: (53)

I am going to drop this debate but it looks to me that with good light and due to the fact that the timing mark is on the front of the crank gear, you should be able to see it. Even if you can't and you get the cam gear mark straight down before removing the gear you should be able to change a cam "straight up" if you do not bump the motor.
Removing the steering rack and all on a C5 is a big deal making this more than a little worth it.
I'll bet MrEracer has his split covers on LS2s.

viewsonic

You should be able to see the dot in that photo....


You just have to get at the right angle...


After I found the dot I took a sharpie and drew a line out on the crank sprocket directly even with the dot. After you do this it is very easy to time it up

b727pic

iTrader: (1)

My crummy pic makes it hard to see, but the gap between the back of the oil pump and the front of the damper makes it tough to see anything on the crank gear......

Would have liked to have kept the damper, but oh well......