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Aug 11, 2008 | 10:47 AM

veloxetmortifer

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Cam bearings

Does anyone have a link for a walkthrough on how to remove and install new cam bearing. I just got a 224 cam and I was told that it was going to be a good idea to change the bearings. Any info would help. Thank you.

Aug 11, 2008 | 11:47 AM

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How many miles on your motor? I wouldn't change them if you have 60 thousand miles or under. Hell, I've done h/c/i swaps with 120,000 mile cars and didn't have any problems.

Aug 11, 2008 | 12:07 PM

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Cam bearing replacement is probably not a do-it-youself type of job for the average guy. And like 87SB mentioned, it's unlikely that they need replacement. Many people install cams without new bearings...

Aug 11, 2008 | 02:28 PM

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My first cam whent in at over 60k,and no cam bearings were replaced and my second cam whent in at 75k and left cam bearings alone

Aug 11, 2008 | 02:40 PM

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Plus the motor hast to be out of the car to remove and install the new cam bearings.

Aug 11, 2008 | 09:34 PM

veloxetmortifer

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I have 75K miles. Thanks a lot for all the info.

Aug 11, 2008 | 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy WS6

Plus the motor hast to be out of the car to remove and install the new cam bearings.

x2 on this

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Aug 11, 2008 | 11:34 PM

Jeff@TotalPerformanceEng

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High mileage cam bearings are fine provided their not tore up. If you've got the cam out, take a small extendable mirror and look at them. Dont be concerned if you see copper. Its not uncommon.

If your oil pressure was fine before, your fine..

Replacing cam bearings is a BITCH, and can only be dont properly with the motor out, and upside down on a stand with all the covers off. Even then, its a bitch.

Dont do it unless you have to..