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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 12:31 AM
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Takingout cam, block out or in?

When you replace camshafts, do u just take off all the pulleys and take out the radiator, or would u have to take the whole engine out and replace teh cam?
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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 12:56 AM
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Re: Takingout cam, block out or in?

Originally posted by BuddyLeeX
When you replace camshafts, do u just take off all the pulleys and take out the radiator, or would u have to take the whole engine out and replace teh cam?
You have to take off the intake and carb/TPI, distributor, pulleys, power steering, alternator, radiator. I even had to bend the front cross bars a little to get the cam all the way out. It is possible with the motor in. If your cars has more than 100k miles, it might be a good idea to go ahead and replace the timing chain as well. And don't forget new lifters, probably a good idea.
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Old Dec 29, 2001 | 02:36 AM
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Yep, just like Mark said.
I did mine 2 weeks ago and I helped a friend do his the next day.
Not really hard, just very time consuming.
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