timing sproket

HPNOTIQracing · 02-23-2006, 07:14 PM

hey when it was removed a little rectangle piece of metal came out. what is this piece...ill post pics

HPNOTIQracing · 02-25-2006, 12:06 AM

anyone know what the little piece is?

Josiah · 02-25-2006, 08:24 AM

that is the crankshaft sprocket key, if you turn the end of the crankshaft you will notice a little groove in it, you will need to tap the key back into the crank with a hammer, you'll notice the key groove on the sprocket for correct timing alignment, your sprocket looks broken, I'd reccomend a new one from the dealer, they are $12

p.s. dont reinstall the sprocket until after you put the oil pump back on

HPNOTIQracing · 02-25-2006, 04:46 PM

yeah i have a new oil pump and i ordered the new sprocket fri. ill look for the groove

02-23-2006, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
HPNOTIQracing Registered User Car: My TRGarage clearwater : 7043755	timing sproket hey when it was removed a little rectangle piece of metal came out. what is this piece...ill post pics

02-25-2006, 12:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
HPNOTIQracing Registered User Car: My TRGarage clearwater : 7043755	anyone know what the little piece is?

02-25-2006, 08:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Josiah Peon on steroids! Car: 97 Dodge neon coupe(built SRT engine when I have the time) '66 mustang coupe(restomod project) My TRGarage Franklin, TN : 100	that is the crankshaft sprocket key, if you turn the end of the crankshaft you will notice a little groove in it, you will need to tap the key back into the crank with a hammer, you'll notice the key groove on the sprocket for correct timing alignment, your sprocket looks broken, I'd reccomend a new one from the dealer, they are $12 p.s. dont reinstall the sprocket until after you put the oil pump back on

02-25-2006, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
HPNOTIQracing Registered User Car: My TRGarage clearwater : 7043755	yeah i have a new oil pump and i ordered the new sprocket fri. ill look for the groove