Hey all.... I'm working on re-assembling my 500N engine. I've got the crank in with new bearings and everything fits nice and tight. Except the end float / end play. I'm used to VW's where there are shims. I don't believe those exist here. I've put the crank in, timing chain cover on, with the appropriate pulley's on. The issue is if the crank is pushed towards the back of the engine (front of the car) the pulley comes into contact with the timing cover. There is a spacer that goes on the front of the crank, which is in place. It pushed it out a bit, but it still comes into contact with the timing chain cover.
If I pull the crank/pulley towards the rear of the car, it moves enough to where it clears the timing cover and will rotate freely. I don't want to put it all together as is knowing if the crank slides to the back, my timing cover will be shattered.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
Thank you!
If I pull the crank/pulley towards the rear of the car, it moves enough to where it clears the timing cover and will rotate freely. I don't want to put it all together as is knowing if the crank slides to the back, my timing cover will be shattered.
Any thoughts/suggestions?
Thank you!