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JDM_PILOT · 03-22-2011, 07:31 PM

hey whats uup. i was recently putting a new head gasket on my car. long story short when i used the wooden handle off my mallet to wedge in between the cam timing chain so i could loosen the sprocket bolt. but when i loosend it i went to take out the wooden stick so i culd align timing sprocket an marks on the crank pulley and the stick is like stuck! i been pulling on it an what not but its a no go! does anybody know a way i can get this stick out an finish my car? WITHOUT taking the long steps of taking off the front cover. (yes i did mucho research on this 1). please helps. thanks

redline racer510 · 03-22-2011, 07:45 PM

yea burn it off lol

statickx991 · 03-22-2011, 07:46 PM

first time iv ever heard of this but try lifting up on the chain itself like one person on each side and some one on your wooden stick lol. sorry i can be anymore of help. if you wernt across the country id come help

JDM_PILOT · 03-22-2011, 07:54 PM

burn it? aha a thaught for something like that actually crossed my mind at 1 point earlier today. but then i considerd all the dabree an shit tht wuld b in my engine. an that a no no =(. lol thanks tho. any other ideas? an yaa ill try pulling on the chains. any new strategies will work at this point for me. im open 2 ideas

josephin510 · 03-22-2011, 08:02 PM

pics of this. It would help us to get an idea.

chiboy002 · 03-22-2011, 08:02 PM

yeah dude, burn it with the oil that has some gas in it chilling right next to it so you can set your motor on fire... GREAT idea.

Push the wood in further so that you can create a 'trench', use this to pull the stick up and down. The more you do it the bigger the 'trench' will get - eventually it will come off the lower end since there is less wood there.

Use a chisel and break the wooden handle.
Hammer = 10$
Timing chain = $50+

lenox_240 · 03-22-2011, 08:11 PM

how bout putting oil on the wood and the trying to take it out?

JDM_PILOT · 03-22-2011, 08:16 PM

oooo ok. ill try that. but would that push the tensioner back? because im definately trying to AVOID having to go through the hassle of taking off the front cover an pushing it back into place. ill post pics now

josephin510 · 03-22-2011, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JDM_PILOT

oooo ok. ill try that. but would that push the tensioner back? because im definately trying to AVOID having to go through the hassle of taking off the front cover an pushing it back into place. ill post pics now

You know what needs to be done. Do it NIKE

redline racer510 · 03-23-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

yeah dude, burn it with the oil that has some gas in it chilling right next to it so you can set your motor on fire... GREAT idea.

Push the wood in further so that you can create a 'trench', use this to pull the stick up and down. The more you do it the bigger the 'trench' will get - eventually it will come off the lower end since there is less wood there.

Use a chisel and break the wooden handle.
Hammer = 10$
Timing chain = $50+

Hold on man I was being sarcastic, and what makes you think he has gas in his oil? If he does have gas in his oil, the wood thats stuck is the least of his problems i.e. bearings, piston rings. Next time hold off on making comments about what people say until you get the full spectrum of what is said. Thank you for reading and dont take any of this personally.

codyace · 03-23-2011, 03:41 PM

Do you have the tensioner loose on the side of the engine?

What I would do, is get a long prybar and pry against back and forth and eentually it will come out.

I made one like suggested on the JWT site, works great

chiboy002 · 03-23-2011, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by redline racer510

Hold on man I was being sarcastic, and what makes you think he has gas in his oil? If he does have gas in his oil, the wood thats stuck is the least of his problems i.e. bearings, piston rings. Next time hold off on making comments about what people say until you get the full spectrum of what is said. Thank you for reading and dont take any of this personally.

i don't take anything on the internet personally, lol. As well as all used oil has gas in it, whether its a lot or a little.

You know taking off the front cover would have gotten this done yesterday right? Like when i change my diff oil, i always try doing it without taking off the axle-back exhaust. Takes me like 45 minutes to realize its not going to happen, 3 minutes removing exhaust bolts and then it takes me 10 minutes to drain/refill everything. Easy.

codyace · 03-23-2011, 03:53 PM

I think the OP is avoiding at removing the head again.

josephin510 · 03-23-2011, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by redline racer510

Hold on man I was being sarcastic, and what makes you think he has gas in his oil? If he does have gas in his oil, the wood thats stuck is the least of his problems i.e. bearings, piston rings. Next time hold off on making comments about what people say until you get the full spectrum of what is said. Thank you for reading and dont take any of this personally.

Dude shut up and finish your RB swap. Dont let me finish mine before you do its been a year already hurry up..

josephin510 · 03-23-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chiboy002

i don't take anything on the internet personally, lol. As well as all used oil has gas in it, whether its a lot or a little.

You know taking off the front cover would have gotten this done yesterday right? Like when i change my diff oil, i always try doing it without taking off the axle-back exhaust. Takes me like 45 minutes to realize its not going to happen, 3 minutes removing exhaust bolts and then it takes me 10 minutes to drain/refill everything. Easy.

Yes agreed

Hashiriya415 · 03-23-2011, 08:52 PM

I had the same problem before. I bought an aquarium and a male and female termite. I put them in and waited until the queen got pregnant, she had about 500 little termites that very hungry and ready to eat wood. Threw them in front and closed the valve cover tight. Went for vacation for a month and came back and wood was all gone and termites all dead in oil pan.

redline racer510 · 03-23-2011, 09:34 PM

you might be right chiboy but enough to ignite? Got to try that lol. Jo you can eat a you know what btw FTAM ftmfw

nieko · 03-24-2011, 02:15 AM

Dont you have to take the upper oil pan off to take front cover off? because of the way the crank.

If you try and pull it out i feel like you are going to crack the front cover. lOL

josephin510 · 03-24-2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by redline racer510

you might be right chiboy but enough to ignite? Got to try that lol. Jo you can eat a you know what btw FTAM ftmfw

Ftam for sure but come on man finish the damn RB swap already or forfit the kouki!!!!!

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Originally Posted by nieko

Dont you have to take the upper oil pan off to take front cover off? because of the way the crank.

If you try and pull it out i feel like you are going to crack the front cover. lOL

Its just easier IMHO if you take the whole upper pan off. I have seen it done by just pulling down after loosening all the bolts.I have also seen cracked upper pans that no one wanted to explain how it happen while changing the front timing cover.

bb4_96 · 03-24-2011, 10:56 AM

Can you please post a picture.

90hatchie · 03-24-2011, 11:02 AM

you know the cam has a spot on it for a wrench to keep it from spinning when tightening or removing
GOOD JOB!

03-22-2011, 07:31 PM	#1
JDM_PILOT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moreno valley, ca Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Help!! Got wooden Stick Stuck between timing chain. hey whats uup. i was recently putting a new head gasket on my car. long story short when i used the wooden handle off my mallet to wedge in between the cam timing chain so i could loosen the sprocket bolt. but when i loosend it i went to take out the wooden stick so i culd align timing sprocket an marks on the crank pulley and the stick is like stuck! i been pulling on it an what not but its a no go! does anybody know a way i can get this stick out an finish my car? WITHOUT taking the long steps of taking off the front cover. (yes i did mucho research on this 1). please helps. thanks

03-22-2011, 07:45 PM	#2
redline racer510 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: EARFF(earth for you idiots) Posts: 1,072 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	yea burn it off lol __________________ WARNING: User has a low tolerance for stupidity. Post at your own risk.

03-22-2011, 07:46 PM	#3
statickx991 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	first time iv ever heard of this but try lifting up on the chain itself like one person on each side and some one on your wooden stick lol. sorry i can be anymore of help. if you wernt across the country id come help __________________ im a f18 bro

03-22-2011, 08:02 PM	#5
josephin510 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: richmond Age: 36 Posts: 504 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	pics of this. It would help us to get an idea. __________________ Trade my Rb25 for some wheels. Buy my Sc300.

03-22-2011, 08:02 PM	#6
chiboy002 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: ◙ Posts: 4,435 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	yeah dude, burn it with the oil that has some gas in it chilling right next to it so you can set your motor on fire... GREAT idea. Push the wood in further so that you can create a 'trench', use this to pull the stick up and down. The more you do it the bigger the 'trench' will get - eventually it will come off the lower end since there is less wood there. Use a chisel and break the wooden handle. Hammer = 10$ Timing chain = $50+ __________________ street dancer. GLEAM

03-22-2011, 07:54 PM	#4
JDM_PILOT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moreno valley, ca Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	burn it? aha a thaught for something like that actually crossed my mind at 1 point earlier today. but then i considerd all the dabree an shit tht wuld b in my engine. an that a no no =(. lol thanks tho. any other ideas? an yaa ill try pulling on the chains. any new strategies will work at this point for me. im open 2 ideas

03-22-2011, 08:11 PM	#7
lenox_240 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: LA/I.E. Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	how bout putting oil on the wood and the trying to take it out? __________________

03-22-2011, 08:16 PM	#8
JDM_PILOT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: moreno valley, ca Posts: 31 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	oooo ok. ill try that. but would that push the tensioner back? because im definately trying to AVOID having to go through the hassle of taking off the front cover an pushing it back into place. ill post pics now

03-23-2011, 03:41 PM	#11
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	Do you have the tensioner loose on the side of the engine? What I would do, is get a long prybar and pry against back and forth and eentually it will come out. I made one like suggested on the JWT site, works great __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

03-23-2011, 03:53 PM	#13
codyace Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Poconos, PA Age: 40 Posts: 8,030 Trader Rating: (58) Feedback Score: 58 reviews	I think the OP is avoiding at removing the head again. __________________ *Want Air Conditioning in your SR20 Swapped car? Check out www.sr20acbrackets.com for more information! Quest Alternator Conversions for SR20!* Check my Group Buy! Tired of lousy internal gates? Go external wastegate with one of my manifolds, Check out my group buy

03-23-2011, 08:52 PM	#16
Hashiriya415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 37 Posts: 1,007 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I had the same problem before. I bought an aquarium and a male and female termite. I put them in and waited until the queen got pregnant, she had about 500 little termites that very hungry and ready to eat wood. Threw them in front and closed the valve cover tight. Went for vacation for a month and came back and wood was all gone and termites all dead in oil pan.

03-23-2011, 09:34 PM	#17
redline racer510 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: EARFF(earth for you idiots) Posts: 1,072 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	you might be right chiboy but enough to ignite? Got to try that lol. Jo you can eat a you know what btw FTAM ftmfw __________________ WARNING: User has a low tolerance for stupidity. Post at your own risk.

03-24-2011, 02:15 AM	#18
nieko Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Westminster Age: 34 Posts: 2,695 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Dont you have to take the upper oil pan off to take front cover off? because of the way the crank. If you try and pull it out i feel like you are going to crack the front cover. lOL

03-24-2011, 10:56 AM	#20
bb4_96 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Under my car Posts: 785 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Can you please post a picture.

03-24-2011, 11:02 AM	#21
90hatchie Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: yorktown hts ny Age: 36 Posts: 2,984 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	you know the cam has a spot on it for a wrench to keep it from spinning when tightening or removing GOOD JOB!