My Day for Dumb Questions-Engine Rotation Direction

[avslash]

When standing in front of the vehicle looking at the engine, the direction of rotation is clockwise, correct?

Want to double check before I start spinning it to close the valves for walnut blasting, as spinning it backwards can cause timing to skip.

 

[Justin Mann]

I'm doing this now because I'm replacing the stretch belt and in the diagram for replacement you rotate the crank clockwise to put the belt on. I've done this already so it's it's wrong i'm screwed. Don't 100% trust me though cause this is my first time working on my 2013 LR4 V8. But at least it's another person validating what you already thought to be true

 

[avslash]

Come to think of it, I have seen that diagram in the manual as well.

Just one of those things you need to be correct. Thanks for the reply.

 

[djkaosone]

When standing in front of the vehicle looking at the engine, the direction of rotation is clockwise, correct?

Yes, spin it clockwise when looking at the engine. You will notice that only 2 cylinders are fully open at the same time, you can walnut blast the other 4 that's fully seated. I would also recommend masking tape off all the cylinders that you're not working on.

 

[Edward2595]

Yes, tape off everything including your fuel lines, the walnut shell goes everywhere!