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lay the flexplate flat as mentioned above, how tall is it to top of center hole? ( backspace height) I'll compare mine.
A bad cam synchro will make a shrill squeaking noise. I suppose if it's worn enough, it could throw the sensor "flag" out.........
I'm still very curious about the camshaft position sensor/synchronizer being noisy but it sounds nothing like what the videos I've watched make it sound like, but that might also explain why it didn't want to stay running. The retaining bolt on the sensor was loose when I got it so I'm wondering if it had been tampered with and may not be in the right position
Place the engine at TDC on the compression stroke. If the syncro is still in the engine, the flag will be toward the back (near the sensor window) on the compression stroke. If the flag is toward the engine front, then turn the engine over one complete turn to get on the compression stroke.I ordered a new sychronizer with the install tool. I'm debating dropping the engine back in but wondering if it is a huge pain to replace the synchro while the engine is in place vs out. Any thoughts?
Also, from what I've seen about maintaining the timing... The synchro tool needs to be installed before the synchro is removed. I have no confidence at this point that the synchro is even in the right spot, so how do I make sure the timing is correct when I install the new synchro?