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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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Cam Install

How hard are we talking is a cam to install in the LT1?? IF its like everything else on them ill probably need to pull the motor.....
Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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its not too hard a little tricky to do springs.,..if you know basics i think you can do it...label and REMEMBER where/how every part was....little tricky but it can be done
Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:10 PM
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www.shbox.com will tell you exactly how, just search for cam install. read through it and see if its the kind of work you think you can do.

-Chris
Old Apr 20, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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Re: Cam Install

its decently hard, 4-5 hours if you know what you are doing, probibly 8 your first time...

basicly its...
remove intake manifold and valvecovers
remove radiatior+fans
remove waterpumpo and opti
remove balancer and crank hub
loosen oil pan bolts
remove timing cover
set to tdc
remove timing chain and lifters/pushrods
remove cam
(cam bearings cant (reasonably) be done in the car)
and reverse for re-assembly.
youll have to set valve lash when you are done. and you may need to change springs, depending on cam.

ps, dont forget intake manifold gaskets timing cover gasket water pump drive seal opti drive seal and RTV
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 10:41 AM
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Re: Cam Install

Thanks for the advice
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