cam swap with engine in the car
12-28-2002, 08:44 PM
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cam swap with engine in the car
How many of you have replaced the cam with the engine in the car? is there room to drop the oil pan enough to get the timeing cover off and on? Thanks.
12-28-2002, 08:51 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
I've done it a couple of times, plenty of room, just have to remove some stuff, and bend the front support bars in front the radiator a little.
Also, the oil pan, just take out the front 2 screws that should give you enough access room to put the timing gasket on.
Also, the oil pan, just take out the front 2 screws that should give you enough access room to put the timing gasket on.
12-28-2002, 11:03 PM
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Car: 1986 pontiac TA
Engine: 360 HSR
Transmission: 700r4 3300 yank converter
Axle/Gears: 3.27 9 bolt
i removed the front four bolts on each side of the oil pan. then loosened the rest to get the pan to drop down. plenty room.
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Be carefull not to nick the cam bearings when taking out the cam. It's pretty tight pulling it out with the engine still in the car. As for the oil pan, I agree with them.
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