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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Im haveing my brother install heads anda cam at his dealership so he has most of the tools available my question is how long will it take
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Old Apr 4, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 01:53 AM
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A full day if this is his first time. Probably 8 hours.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 04:25 AM
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It takes a while. 8-10 is normal.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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I would be very impressed if one guy could do it in a day if it's his first time.

Normally a header install takes about a day to get everything done right by one guy.

And removing then reinstalling headers is only PART of the heads/cam install.

Mine took about 18 hours with me and a mechanic friend working. That time includes cracking the oil pan and replacing it though. But, plan on at least one thing going wrong, and give yourself time for it.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 05:47 PM
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With the right tools I would say around 10 hours.
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Old Apr 5, 2006 | 06:06 PM
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I can do it in about 10 hours. Takes me about 4 hours to tear it down and 6 to clean and reinstall everything. I spend extra time adjust the valve train with shims, and torqueing everything in steps takes a while.
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