Re: Installing a cam

[Sal Guzzo <yu129742@YorkU.CA>]

Do I need to change anything else while I'm changing the cam?  Like do I
need to put new shims in (or whatever they are called)?

Sal

At 07:09 PM 23/08/99 -0400, you wrote:
>
>it's not too difficult to install......you just need to follow the
>instructions in the bentley as to the sequence on removing the
>bolts....it's not as critical as the headgasket sequence, but if you
>loosen the cam bearing unevenly, it will be very difficult to get the
>bearings off the studs.....it's a very precise fit......and make sure you
>torque them down to spec....not too tight
>
>one little tip would be to loosen up the belt tensioner, and hold the belt 
>while
>you slide it off the cam sprocket.....then use a bunjee cord to hold it up
>(attach it to the underside of the hood), this way you wont lose the
>timing on the crank pulley and intermediate shaft pulley
>
>dave :)
>
>


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