So in changing my vc gasket, pcv valve, oil ect. and see this lil pin sticking out.... Its not from the chain, i tried to push it back in and wouldnt move. Am I smoking crack?
http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/540/medium/916.JPG

191,xxx Ive seen worse..
http://www.sr20forum.com/gallery/data/540/medium/919.JPG

That looks like the timing chain tensionor pin... I think that might be the what the "hook" grabs onto when your replacing it.

When I put my old one back on I had to compress it first and engage the hook onto that pic and then when it comes into contact with the chain, and puts it under tension the hook disengages.

If thats not what your talking about disregard this message...

That looks like the timing chain tensionor pin... I think that might be the what the "hook" grabs onto when your replacing it.

When I put my old one back on I had to compress it first and engage the hook onto that pic and then when it comes into contact with the chain, and puts it under tension the hook disengages.

If thats not what your talking about disregard this message...
:iagree:

Here is Nahi's Description & Pic

Cam Swap Tutorial (Step Four) - Here the hook is engaged on the pin
http://www.geocities.com/n_dahi/
The following is a very controversial procedure. Do it at your own risk. I am not responsible if you damage your engine by following this procedure. It worked for me. It might not work for you.

There are several ways to deal with the chain tensioner. Either remove it or block it. On the one hand, JWT instructions recommend that you block the tensioner in place using a 1/2 inch wide and 4.5 inch long wooden wedge. You place the wedge between the chain on the intake side and the and the aluminum protrusion in the block. On the other hand, the safest way is to remove the tensioner as shown in the FSM.

The third way is my way. There is a little hook that is below the intake cam sprocket where you can see the tensioner. You can engage this hook with a spring tool and this will remove the tension on the timing chain. This way you can remove the sprockets with no tension on the chain. Unfortunately, we found that out after we removed the sprockets and did not block nor remove the tensioner. However, after we engaged the hook, tension on the chain was relieved and we were able to put the sprockets back on the cams. To the left is a close up picture of the hook. I point to it with the red line.

http://www.geocities.com/n_dahi/cams/hook.jpg

Yeah what ^^^they^^^ said?!

cool thanks guys

try not to push on that