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Compression caused the rear CAM to Move from dead center on its own when the timing belt was off?

Tiny
BRUX
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  • 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
Is it okay to turn the pulley clockwise to line up with the mark again?
Saturday, March 4th, 2023 AT 6:56 PM

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Tiny
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You should be okay just turn the camshaft slowly and don't force it. Here are the timing marks in case you need them in the images below. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Sunday, March 5th, 2023 AT 5:24 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. I went ahead and did it anyway. I was bold. Lol. It's working good.
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Monday, March 6th, 2023 AT 8:12 PM
Tiny
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Glad you could get it fixed, thanks for letting us know. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
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Wednesday, March 8th, 2023 AT 9:57 AM

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