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ChicagoBob · 08-17-2022, 01:29 PM

Well, here we are in August, and my car is disassembled. Although it was running well, I found several teeth missing from the timing gear, and disassembled the front of the engine to install a new one. However, there is apparently no force on earth that can remove the old cam nut. I've tried the M.A.C. tool (only about 1/4" deep, so wrenches, impact guns or breaker bars can't get a purchase), a giant crescent wrench (same problem), and a 3-lb hammer and cold chisel, and that nut hasn't budged. I've got the car in gear and a rag between the gears.

I'm out of ideas. Any suggestions?

08-17-2022, 01:29 PM	#1
ChicagoBob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Yorkville, IL Posts: 126	Dreaded stuck timing gear nut Well, here we are in August, and my car is disassembled. Although it was running well, I found several teeth missing from the timing gear, and disassembled the front of the engine to install a new one. However, there is apparently no force on earth that can remove the old cam nut. I've tried the M.A.C. tool (only about 1/4" deep, so wrenches, impact guns or breaker bars can't get a purchase), a giant crescent wrench (same problem), and a 3-lb hammer and cold chisel, and that nut hasn't budged. I've got the car in gear and a rag between the gears. I'm out of ideas. Any suggestions?