Rotating Mk2 16V Camshafts

[Xiotis]

I have the head off and I want to rotate the camshafts, which one do i move and how do i move them?

Thanks.

[Gambit]

what do you mean how do you rotate them?

when refitting the head, the marker dots on each cam should face each other

[Xiotis]

Thanks for replying Gambit.

What I mean is how do I turn the camshafts in order to align them, so I can set the head to the correct position for fitting to the block at TDC. Is it just a question of butting a socket on the Cam sprocket and turning? Or is there another way?

Cheers 

[Gambit]

aye just turn the inlet cam until you see the dots on either cam aligned to one another

one dot will be pointing @ 3'oclock & the other @ 9'oclock. once this is done then that is it TDC ready to refit

you understand what im on about??

[Xiotis]

Sorry Gambit I still no understand...   

I am not sure where or how to turn it ? Where is it safe to turn it and what do I use to turn it? I know I am probably making a mountain out of a mole hill here, sorry... :embarassed:

I have only experience with a SOHC engine, where you normally have a ridge in the centre of the cam, where you can safely place an adjustable spanner around the cam and turn it.

Cheers.

[Gambit]

aye just turn it on the cam sprocket

[Xiotis]

Thanks mate!  I knew it would be something simple...