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Re: [Tigers] cam exchange

To: Randy Smith <RSSmithIQ@cs.com>, <tigers@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Tigers] cam exchange
From: MAURO D'ANGELO <m_dangelo@verizon.net>
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:27:54 -0400
Nope.  I really don't think they do...


On 3/21/10 7:19 PM, "Randy Smith" <RSSmithIQ@cs.com> wrote:

> Why would you need to remove the heads?  The intake needs to come off to
> get to the lifters, and all the stuff on the front to get to the cam,
> but I'm not getting why the heads and exhaust manifolds need to come
> off.  Am I missing something?
> 
> -Randy
> 
> On 3/21/2010 6:41 PM, Jeffrey Nichols wrote:
>> "I'm going to install a new cam in my Mk1A.
>> Can I remove the cam after removing the hood, radiator, water pump, timing
>> cover etc,?
>> 
>> Or, do I have to pull the engine? Please tell me I don't have to do this! "
>> 
>> 
>> You can do it according to the LAT 20 instructions that are in Gordon
>> Chittenden's book.  Basically, the engine is stripped down to the bare block
>> with heads, intake manifold, exhaust manifold, water pump, timing chain
>> cover,
>> timing chain, radiator and shroud, front grille removed.  Now, you can remove
>> the cam via the grille opening. Reassembly is just the reverse.   What fun!
>> 
>> After all that work you are better off removing the engine.  Then you can put
>> in a new clutch, pressure plate and fly wheel even if you think you don't
>> need
>> it.  And since the front x-member is out, you may as well rebuild that and
>> repaint.  Now the engine compartment is empty, you may as well strip it and
>> repaint it.  Maybe the radiator should be recored ....
>> you get the idea.  What started out as a engine swap for my car is tuning
>> into a year long rebuild and repaint session.
>> 
>> 
>>   Jeff
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