JX camshaft sprocket: should it have a Woodruff key?
Posted: 05 Nov 2014, 23:04
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. 
