LS1 Cam removal / install
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LS1 Cam removal / install I was wondering if installing a cam on an ls1 is do able with standard tools or does it take precise measures better left for shops? What all needs to be taken off to take a cam out?
The first tool needed is called the Search Button. There is 4 billion threads about this. And then go to http://www.ls1howto.com , pics and all the info you need in one place.
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Originally Posted by bjamick
yes the back spark plug and plug wires are the hardest dam things to get out. they are halfway into the dash. 
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Originally Posted by Quick1998Z28
It's only hard the first time. Having done it 3 or 4 times it doesn't seem hard at all now. irritating, but not hard, especially when you scrape your knuckles on those annoyinng plastic fasterners that hold the plastic weatherstripping liner to the cowl.
Bill
Originally Posted by Quick1998Z28
It's only hard the first time. Having done it 3 or 4 times it doesn't seem hard at all now. irritating, but not hard, especially when you scrape your knuckles on those annoyinng plastic fasterners that hold the plastic weatherstripping liner to the cowl.
Originally Posted by Bill Bowling
I cut those fasterners tips off with some cutters.
Bill
Bill
if you have any experince mechanically or with tools it can me managed by yourself. just make sure you have lots of time on your hands.
Save yourself the money and just read up on it. Wasnt that hard to do. I did mine following the excellent instruction of ls1howto. Pics and everything, you cant go wrong... Im about to do the head swap in a few weeks following the same guidance..... 
im not lying but the 1st time i changed the plugs in my car was when i did my header install and the pass. side rear plug wire too me 30 min to get off bc with the manifold there and everything i couldn't get a good grip on it but the 30 min thats with getting pissed and getting something to drink try again get pissed again just the usual with a header install (slp)
Mine wasnt too bad, took alot of time because I couldnt get the balancer pully bolt out, I ended up taking a torch to it to heat it up and loosen up GM's version of locktite then it came right out!
