Cam install? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

JC · 2006-04-25, 10:46 AM

Does anyone know how to install cams? I'm thinking of just bitching out and having a shop do it because I'm afraid of grenading my new motor. Any suggestions on who to take it to?

Joeyy · 2006-04-26, 07:10 AM

It's a go on the engine lift...should help.

cody · 2006-04-26, 08:16 AM

I replaced the cam shaft on my old '75 Volvo. I removed both manifolds (intake, exhaust), the head, timing gear cover, and the radiator. I pulled most of the lifters, or at least got them lodged sticking out of their hole from the top if they wouldn't come out, extracted the cam shaft from the front and then pushed the remaining lifters down into the oil pan (obviously make sure you get all of them completely out of there). Then reverse.

I also had the head resurfaced and the valves ground while it was out.

I have no idea if that helps, but it is nostalgic for me to remember. I couldn't believe it when it started right up.

bruspeed · 2006-04-26, 09:26 AM

Changing cams isn't hard just a matter of being thorough and making sure everything is lined up. That being said, it is a good Idea to take it to a reputable machine shop and have them make sure that the followers (the little pucks that sit on the buckets that sit on the valve springs) are within specs. Cheap insurance to avoid valve noise or worse.....

I also changed a cam in a Volvo, although it was a b21ft (turbo motor) and an IPD "turbo' cam.

2006-04-25, 10:46 AM	#1
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Cam install? Does anyone know how to install cams? I'm thinking of just bitching out and having a shop do it because I'm afraid of grenading my new motor. Any suggestions on who to take it to? __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2006-04-26, 08:16 AM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I replaced the cam shaft on my old '75 Volvo. I removed both manifolds (intake, exhaust), the head, timing gear cover, and the radiator. I pulled most of the lifters, or at least got them lodged sticking out of their hole from the top if they wouldn't come out, extracted the cam shaft from the front and then pushed the remaining lifters down into the oil pan (obviously make sure you get all of them completely out of there). Then reverse. I also had the head resurfaced and the valves ground while it was out. I have no idea if that helps, but it is nostalgic for me to remember. I couldn't believe it when it started right up. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2006-04-26 at 08:24 AM. Reason: hukd on fonix werks fer mi

2006-04-26, 09:26 AM	#4
bruspeed EJ251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sparks Posts: 526 Car: 2005 2.5 rs cgm Class: TDSP	Changing cams isn't hard just a matter of being thorough and making sure everything is lined up. That being said, it is a good Idea to take it to a reputable machine shop and have them make sure that the followers (the little pucks that sit on the buckets that sit on the valve springs) are within specs. Cheap insurance to avoid valve noise or worse..... I also changed a cam in a Volvo, although it was a b21ft (turbo motor) and an IPD "turbo' cam. __________________ Can anybody fly this thing?

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2006-04-26, 07:10 AM	#2
Joeyy i can has kart? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CA Posts: 1,228	It's a go on the engine lift...should help.