Cranking engine counter clockwise
I have M52B28TU on a stand.
After pulling the valve cover and spark plugs I went to hand crank it to make sure it's smooth.
I started cranking counter clockwise and after hearing the timing chain tensioner click 3-4 times (I was checking what's clicking and stopped after realizing what I'm doing). I went ahead and hand cranked the engine again this time clockwise.
It made 3-4 full smooth rotations.
Did I get away with my mistake this time or do I need retiming?
Posted May 13, 2026, 6:27 PM UTC
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