Thread: dropped a valve in 3 diff motors what am i doing wrong PLEASE HELP

ok if you took a running stock sr20ve and installed n1's and it dropped a valve either the cams have a issue(outer limits of specs) or you installed the cams wrong. Its very easy for timing to change when installing cams. I always ziptie the chain to the sprockets and block the chain so it can't move. Since the same cams were involved in 3 valves dropping I would start there. Did you drop the same valve every time? What install tool did you use to put the keepers in?

...the world may never know... another unsolved mystery... Definitely very nerve racking to have this happen over and over. I applaud you on your persistence to complete the build.

i don't understand how people mess up timing its so easy I've never used zip ties but then again i have a full proof system

usually happens while tightening the bolt that hold the sprocket in place.