completed my first head/cam swap
05-15-2003, 10:21 AM
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completed my first head/cam swap This was on my buddies car. We were returning it back to stock. It was pretty dang easy, compared to what I thought it would be. Luckily he also had the k-member out, so we were able to lower the engine which gave us a lot more room to work on it. I was really pleased with how it all went back together. All of the electrical connections are right where they should be and you basically can't mess them up.
I followed the instructions on jmx's website. Very helpful. I must say that changing the cam in my car is going to be a lot easier since I'm now familiar with how it all works.
When the moment of truth came up, the engine started right up, just like it's supposed to. We did hear a lot of noise coming from the engine. After a little inspection, we found that it was the power steering pump, the fluid had drained out of it through the cooler lines. Added a little PS fluid and it sounded perfect.
Anyway, I thought I'd share my good experience doing a head/cam swap.
I followed the instructions on jmx's website. Very helpful. I must say that changing the cam in my car is going to be a lot easier since I'm now familiar with how it all works.
When the moment of truth came up, the engine started right up, just like it's supposed to. We did hear a lot of noise coming from the engine. After a little inspection, we found that it was the power steering pump, the fluid had drained out of it through the cooler lines. Added a little PS fluid and it sounded perfect.
Anyway, I thought I'd share my good experience doing a head/cam swap.
