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Old 09-11-2010, 08:41 PM
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How do i take out and install cam bearings, im doing an h/c/i setup and i thought i would replace them while im in there
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Take it to a machine shop. Bout 30.00 installed.
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alright, this is most likely going to be an in car install, so is it possible to do this is the car, getting the car there wont be a problem btw
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i don't think you can do it with the engine in the car
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It takes a special tool and some practice. Here is a link to the tools.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...rd=cam+bearing
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i cant do a cam swap or i cant change bearings?
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hey pillarpod, kickass car, im thinking of painting mine satin black
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Not happenin in the car it needs to be bare cause the cam bearings go in from the bottom to position to each journal......Dont skimp bro if the cam bearings look iffy pull the motor apart and do it right
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well its a fairly low mileage motor and it rele hasn't been beat up on (since i have had it atleast) so im hoping they will be in good shape, but i will get them checked out, and if they arent, then i will pull the motor and go 383 lol
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LOL thats how it all starts
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hey, u have to replace the entire bottom end right haha
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Originally Posted by Tolley's94z28
hey pillarpod, kickass car, im thinking of painting mine satin black
thanks man and good luck to ya



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