Decided I didnt want to spend the $1500 to get my cam put in since I'm only 17 and dont have that kind of money haha so after 3 days this is where I'm at. Everything has been relatively easy with no problems what so ever. Just slid the cam out today so the new 272 goes in tomorrow!
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Installing the new cam will be a bit more difficult than removal. You'll be applying more and more tension on the cam as you install each rocker arm. Just take your time and check that each rocker is in the right location as you turn the cam over.
Do a valve adjustment after your done. It is a lot more comfortable with the head outside of the car. I made marks with a sharpy on the head after a valve was adjusted. I did two passes.1986 911 Supercharged Frakenstrat/Stripped
1987 325is Delphin/Black (Olga)
1988 M3 Zinno/Natur (Elsa)
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Originally posted by enigmaticdream View PostInstalling the new cam will be a bit more difficult than removal. You'll be applying more and more tension on the cam as you install each rocker arm. Just take your time and check that each rocker is in the right location as you turn the cam over.
Do a valve adjustment after your done. It is a lot more comfortable with the head outside of the car. I made marks with a sharpy on the head after a valve was adjusted. I did two passes.
Originally posted by whodwho View PostRead up on breaking in cams, don't remember if this was a new one but still wouldn't hurt to break it in like one. ;-)
It's also a good idea NOT to use old rockers on a new cam, and make sure you are using oil with enough ZDDP.
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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View PostIf the procedure is done properly, it's not difficult at all. I can't stand it when heads come in the shop that someone previously hammered on the rocker shafts. Even the Bently says to tap them out, when all you really have to do is remove the eccentrics.
It's also a good idea NOT to use old rockers on a new cam, and make sure you are using oil with enough ZDDP.
Another thing OP make sure you get assembly lube.1986 911 Supercharged Frakenstrat/Stripped
1987 325is Delphin/Black (Olga)
1988 M3 Zinno/Natur (Elsa)
Manual or STFU
E30 Chapter of BMW Car Club of America
E30 Oktoberfest 2017
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interesting header.sigpic"If one does not fail at times, then one has not challenged himself." -Ferdinand Porsche
The ugly car: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=209713
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Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View Post... and make sure you are using oil with enough ZDDP.
TIASeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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