Who can help with a cam install?
03-02-2009, 06:40 PM
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Who can help with a cam install? I'm planning on getting a cam in a few weeks for spring, and I don't want to pay a shop $1000 for an install. I'll be getting a 2 piece timing cover with it as well. Anyone in the central jersey area knowledgable and would be willing to lend a helping hand or advice for a few hours when the time comes?
03-03-2009, 08:16 AM
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the rack has to come outta the car so if you dont feel comfortable it might be a better bet to have a shop do it for the little extra $$$ but then again it is a good feeling to do it yourself. also if you havent already make sure you get a new crank seal, pushrods, springs, w/p gaskets , timing chain, oil pump oring, ect.
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03-03-2009, 05:05 PM
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Damn dude for $550 I'd be all over that. I'm all about doing things myself and the sense of accompishment. But thats a lot of hassle off your shoulders. Besides Fran will do a good job.
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Damn, $550 ain't bad. The shop I talked with, justified their 4 figure price tag with the fact that the steering rack did have to come out like you said. I may be calling your shop in a few weeks. What's the turn around time for a cam install? Does that price include tuned?
03-03-2009, 07:55 PM
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Damn, $550 ain't bad. The shop I talked with, justified their 4 figure price tag with the fact that the steering rack did have to come out like you said. I may be calling your shop in a few weeks. What's the turn around time for a cam install? Does that price include tuned?
It really is not difficult, just a pain in the butt!
03-03-2009, 09:39 PM
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Damn, $550 ain't bad. The shop I talked with, justified their 4 figure price tag with the fact that the steering rack did have to come out like you said. I may be calling your shop in a few weeks. What's the turn around time for a cam install? Does that price include tuned?