L24 Cam sprocket nut removal

[CaseyByrd72]

Someone help!

I'm trying to remove the camshaft sprocket nut but when I turn it, the motor turs over. I tried putting a wrench on the crank sprocket, but the engine still turns. How do I keep this from happeining?

Thanks.

[zpizzaman20]

Put the wrench on the flywheel. Or if the motor is still in the car put it in gear.

[CaseyByrd72]

I tried to put in gear, but it still turns.

Put the wrench on the flywheel. Or if the motor is still in the car put it in gear.

[CaseyByrd72]

Got it. Good ol' PB Blaster to the rescue. That thing was 37 years tight.

[ChrisZ]

Yes, put a wrench on the flywheel, or if you have a wrench that fit's very well, you can try to hit it with a mallet to shock it.

Chris

[john mcgarvie]

i would use an impact

[texasz]

i would use an impact

Agreed! I used the screwdriver/wrench trick on the first Z motor I tore down which didn't work so I end up having to buy an impact wrench. I would look back either! Way easier and faster to do many things now including swapping wheels.