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Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight V6-3.8L VIN K (1995)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Timing Belt: Service and Repair

Make
Oldsmobile
Model
Ninety-Eight
Engine
V6-3.8L VIN K
Year
1995
Section
Timing Belt › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair
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Timing Belt: Service and Repair

GM does not specify if this engine is an interference engine or not. 

To be safe, always observe the following precautions.

If cylinder head is installed on the cylinder block:

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DO NOT turn the crankshaft or camshaft if the timing belt/chain is not installed or if the camshaft timing has not been confirmed to be correct.

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DO NOT rotate engine backwards.

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If a broken or "jumped" timing belt/chain is suspected, DO NOT use the starter to crank the engine.

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If a "catch" is felt when rotating the engine by hand, DO NOT attempt force the engine to rotate past the "catch".

If cylinder head is removed (overhead cam engines):

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Do not set cylinder head on a flat surface with combustion chamber down.

When re-installing a cylinder head:

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Confirm that the crankshaft AND camshaft gears align with their respective timing marks or confirm that all shafts are set to TDC for cylinder # 1
BEFORE placing the cylinder head onto the cylinder block.

If the timing chain/belt has broken of "jumped time" with the engine running, always check for bent valves by pressurizing each cylinder with air with it's
valves in the closed position.

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