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Top dead center. It is when a piston is at its highest position.

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Q: What does TDC mean in an engine?
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In K9K engine series: If you mean the tdc in order to lock crankshaft to replace timing belt, in front of the engine near the flywheel zone right below the oil pressure valve there is a small bolt (usually with a torx head "star"). Removing that bolt and inserting a special locking tool through that hole ,will lock crankshaft right on the tdc. No he means the TDC Sensor which is on top of the bell housing it is held in place on a banana shaped plate which is bolted to the engine with 2 10mm bolts.


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