2000StreetRod
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primary cassette?
I'm not sure what you mean by "the primary cassette". The primary chain is the chain between the crankshaft and the jackshaft. The primary tensioner and guide are the ones associated with that chain. The cassettes are either for the left camshaft or the right camshaft. I can't find the reference to "an External E-30 socket" you mentioned above. I remember that an external torx socket is needed to remove the flexplate to crankshaft bolts and the jackshaft front sprocket retaining bolt but all other timing related sockets are Torx internal. The T-30 is needed for the cassette positioning bolts and can be purchased at most auto parts stores (Auto Zone, Advance Auto, O' Reilly, etc. or Harbor Freight star-bit-set).
. . . i am trying to remove the primary cassette. and i noticed above you said it takes an EXTERNAL E-30 socket. i cannot seem to find this socket, i was wondering if you could tell me where you bought this socket or if you have a link or if you even would like to sell it. i am stuck at this part and cannot find the correct external socket size to remove the primary chain. . .
I'm not sure what you mean by "the primary cassette". The primary chain is the chain between the crankshaft and the jackshaft. The primary tensioner and guide are the ones associated with that chain. The cassettes are either for the left camshaft or the right camshaft. I can't find the reference to "an External E-30 socket" you mentioned above. I remember that an external torx socket is needed to remove the flexplate to crankshaft bolts and the jackshaft front sprocket retaining bolt but all other timing related sockets are Torx internal. The T-30 is needed for the cassette positioning bolts and can be purchased at most auto parts stores (Auto Zone, Advance Auto, O' Reilly, etc. or Harbor Freight star-bit-set).