JX camshaft sprocket: should it have a Woodruff key?

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JX camshaft sprocket: should it have a Woodruff key?

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I've just replaced the head gasket and was reviewing the procedure for fitting the timing belt when I came across, for the first time, a reference to a Woodruff key for the camshaft sprocket! I thought the sprocket was held solely by the tapered seating and didn't look for a key when I removed the sprocket even when I saw a slot in the tapered seating. I've now got that sinking feeling that I've messed-up and my trip to France this weekend is not going happen as planned. Is it remotely possible that this Woodruff key is not essential? I know some sprockets are fitted without them. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :cry:
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Re: JX camshaft sprocket: should it have a Woodruff key?

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Don't panic! no woodruff key is fitted,the cam wheel to camshaft has to be finely adjustable,the taper fit works ok!
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Re: JX camshaft sprocket: should it have a Woodruff key?

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dave friday wrote:Don't panic! no woodruff key is fitted,the cam wheel to camshaft has to be finely adjustable,the taper fit works ok!

Thank you Mr Friday! I'll stop searching online and try some sleep. Cheers! :D
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