I have the 94 non-vented opti. When installing the new one do i just line up the drive pin and slide it in? Is there only one way to put it in right? I don't want to mess up the timing.
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it only goes in one way. It is a splined shaft with a flatspot. Lining it up perfect so it goes on can be fun.
The shaft might decide to stay in the opti when you pull it off. If that happens, getting it in the proper position to re-insert it into the cam gear can be fun. It is fun because you cannot see what you are doing because it's all behind the timing cover.
Dont force anything. It should all slide together easily.Tracy
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1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
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Make sure the opti goes the entire way in before even thinking about putting the 3 bolts in. It is possible to snug it down without the pin in the right whole which not only will cause you to have to tear everything back apart and realign but can destroy your new $300 opti.1994 Firebird Formula, M6, Fan switch, 160 thermostat, Pacesetter LT headers, Morosso CAI, TB bypass, True duals.
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Originally posted by 94 formulaMake sure the opti goes the entire way in before even thinking about putting the 3 bolts in. It is possible to snug it down without the pin in the right hole which not only will cause you to have to tear everything back apart and realign but can destroy your new $300 opti.
What you are refering to is the dowel pin found on 1995 - 1997 vented optisparks. His car, bieng a 94 is different.
that being said, you are correct that he should still make absolutely sure the splined shaft is inserted correctly and the opti sits flush before attempting to tighten any bolts.Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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Originally posted by TraceZHis car is a 94 with an unvented opti. There is no pin to go in a hole. The unvented opti uses a splined shaft with a flat spot so it can only go on one way.
What you are refering to is the dowel pin found on 1995 - 1997 vented optisparks. His car, bieng a 94 is different.
that being said, you are correct that he should still make absolutely sure the splined shaft is inserted correctly and the opti sits flush before attempting to tighten any bolts.
Just make sure it sits flush against the timing chain cover and it'll be fine.1994 Firebird Formula, M6, Fan switch, 160 thermostat, Pacesetter LT headers, Morosso CAI, TB bypass, True duals.
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Originally posted by RangerBobIs it possible to modify a 94 Opti and make it vented?Steve
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Originally posted by RangerBobIs it possible to modify a 94 Opti and make it vented?
To do a vented opti conversion: http://para.noid.org/~muttvette/opti.html
(yes you do have to swap the cam, if it is stock)Rob B 95Z A4 Tech Page (Part numbers / locations, how to's, schematics, DTC's...) Home Page - shbox.com
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Originally posted by Rob B (shoebox)To do a vented opti conversion: http://para.noid.org/~muttvette/opti.html
(yes you do have to swap the cam, if it is stock)Steve
79 FSJ - most expensive AMC Jeep ever Mods
87 GN - its just a 6... Mods
93 Z28 - slightly tweaked Mods
http://home.comcast.net/~budlopez
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