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Old Jun 21, 2006 | 09:43 PM
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how hard is it to install an aftermarket cam on a sohc engine?
what kind of timing would i have to do?
how long would this process take?
what kind of gaskets or seals would i have to replace?
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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maybe about 3-5 hrs depends on how mechanically inclined you are ,having the right tools etc... If it was me I'd change the valve cover gasket just for piece of mind
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:26 AM
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what type of cam? doing any valve or springs/retainer work?
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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its a comp cam stage 1
no valvetrain work being done...
i am gonn aput in a aem true time gear and a new timing belt
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:20 AM
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also i heard you needed to replace something called a cam seal ... is this true?
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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you dont have to but its a smart idea to ahead and replace it
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 04:56 PM
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Don't forget to adjust your lash to the new cam and use PLENTY of assebly lube
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What single cam engine are installing the cam in? Get a copy of a helms manual for it.

And yeah buy a new cam seal. It is only a couple of bucks.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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im putting it into a d16y8. and by adjusting the lash to the new cam does that mean timing it or what?
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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thnx for all the help guys
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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Adjusting the valve lash means...

Making sure the clearance inbetween the follower(rocker) and the cam lobes is set correctly.

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