how do i set camshafts timming when the pulles have been taken off the cams

1995 VOLVO 960
160,000 MILES
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GREG11188869
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the cams do not have keywaes to hold pulleis in a certen spot
Aug 26, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Needed two special tools Crankshaft locking tool andCamshaft locking tool see diagrams. If you have them off need to take to Volvo Tech to straighten out
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Aug 26, 2011 at 6:49 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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What Doc is telling you is VERY important. If you install it wrong or crank the engine at the wrong time, you will be looking at a fortune in bent valves.
Aug 26, 2011 at 7:20 PM
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