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#1 ·
The engine (V6) is in the car with the cam covers off. I'd like to inspect all faces of the cams so I was thinking about turning the engine over by hand, but I'm not sure how to.

If I take the spark plugs out can I just turn one of the camshafts by rotating one of the cam pulleys, or will I knacker things up?
 
#5 ·
If you have the nearside wheel on the ground, stick it in top gear and turn the brake disc.

If the near side wheel is off the ground you will need to get someone to hold it, otherwise it will spin.
 
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