Chulew Posted June 14, 2021 Share Posted June 14, 2021 So I'm in the middle of a clutch job and I was manually turning the crank with a wrench to put clutch plate bolts in and the crank stopped as if it hit something. I think I have been careful to only turn the crank clockwise (standing in front of the car) but maybe I inched it backwards a time or two but not far. The transmission is still disconnected. How much can the motor turn backwards with the timing belt on? I obviously don't want to force it but what might be going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 The service manual may have the answer. I have never thought about that. http://people.csail.mit.edu/ilh/vacation/ 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All_talk Posted June 15, 2021 Share Posted June 15, 2021 As long as you are cranking slowly by hand (with timing belt installed), the engine can be turned either direction as much as you want. All the moving parts are mechanically timed and that timing will hold in either direction. I would be looking for some external interference with the flywheel or other rotating parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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