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Dec 12, 2006 | 01:52 AM

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Cam swap Advice!!

Hey guys!!

Ive finally grown enough ***** to try the camswap my self..

Ive read over the ls1howto.com article MANY times and think Im ready..

I have all the tools....

Is there anything I should really be on the lookout for...

Thanks in advance!

Dec 12, 2006 | 10:14 AM

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Removing the oil pump and installing it is a pain in the butt. Just be careful. Also, dont break your a/c line when you hol dup your compressor like i did.

Dec 12, 2006 | 10:58 AM

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Watch out for the plastic spikes under the cowl

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:03 AM

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+1 on watching out for those spikes, actually, just cut them off. I have scars on my arm from those little ******* digging into my arm while i tried to fix my MAP sensor, last MAY!

Dec 12, 2006 | 11:13 AM

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Just take your time and double check everything you do, and you should be fine. And like they said watch out for the spikes under the cowl they hurt!! Oh and make sure you have good valvespring tool I used the crane one and it was a life saver.

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Dec 13, 2006 | 03:21 PM

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Watch out for the plastic spikes under the cowl

yeah...take a knife and cut em off before u start.

among many other things that will harm you.

i swear why didnt they just go ahead and fill the fbody engine compartment with thorns, snakes, and boiling pits of lava.
it might be the engine built by God, but the devil musta designed the rest of the car.

Dec 13, 2006 | 03:51 PM

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Watch out for the plastic spikes under the cowl

I cut mine off after the first time I changed the plugs. The cam install is not really that bad. Just take your time. If you need any help just let us know.

Bill

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Dec 13, 2006 | 06:05 PM

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you dont have to cut off the plastic spikes. Just push up on them from the bottom and they will push out of the cowl. Then you can re use them when you're done.

Dec 14, 2006 | 12:44 AM

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Gotcha... It seems that those little spikes seem to be bastards!!!

Im doing a Head swap too... So I wont have to fool with putting VS on the heads!! Im sure I would mess that up BAD!! Ha

Thanks guys!

Dec 14, 2006 | 09:06 PM

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You can use a digital camera to take a few pictures of the engine as you disassemble it to help get all the hoses and wiring harness back just right.

Dec 14, 2006 | 11:09 PM

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Yep take pictures and bag all your bolts and label them. Its not that bad of a job. Take your time and take breaks as needed

Dec 14, 2006 | 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ArrestMeRed99Z28

+1 on watching out for those spikes, actually, just cut them off. I have scars on my arm from those little ******* digging into my arm while i tried to fix my MAP sensor, last MAY!

+2. My first time, my hands were all cut up. The next time I took it off.

Be very careful with the oil pupm bolt holding the pick up tube on. Use a ratchet wrench. it helps.
And most importantly take your time. Think everything through.

Like I did'nt know you had to shim springs to a certain hight. I just slapped'm on there and luckily they were crane duals. And there was no problem. I would rev thet thing to the moon!

Dec 15, 2006 | 12:14 AM

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Well the heads are already assembled!!!

so I hope I dont have to worry about any of that stuff!!!

Dec 15, 2006 | 10:07 AM

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You need a 24mm 6 point deep socket for the crank bolt, I'd recommend getting an impact socket instead of a regular one. You really have to crank on that thing to get the pulley seated. Also, a 10mm gear wrench w/ a flexible head can be a big help, but not needed. Good luck.

Dec 15, 2006 | 12:59 PM

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Thanks alot guys!!!

Dec 20, 2006 | 08:50 PM

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Do not do as advised on the install of the dampner! I followed the instructions used a longer bolt and the stock one broke on removal. Either buy a dampner install tool or heat it up.