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I'm trying to take the timing cover off but I can't remember which way the bolt turns.
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It turns CCW to loosen. Even the "backward rotating" Honda engines used right hand thread crank bolts.
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Generally you just take the pulley off, the crank bolt is at about 300ftlbs
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