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I Supported Toymods
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Perth
Registered:
May 2004
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Head Work
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Sun, 20 February 2005 04:40
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Hi
i have a few questions to ask, i would prefer someone who has done the work to answer instead of ppl just guessing.
When you change cams u have to reshim your head...right...whats the exact procedure for it...how much work...
Whats involved in changing valve stem seals, is it possible to do at home without specialised tools? Is it better off to just get someone else to do it?
i got more questions but cant remeber now
anyways thanx
Adam
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Location:
Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
Registered:
January 2003
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Re: Head Work
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Sun, 20 February 2005 05:14
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do you have an engine manual yet?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Perth
Registered:
May 2004
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Re: Head Work
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Mon, 21 February 2005 06:21
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yeah i do, just the one from the tech section.....but all it tells u is how to re use the old shims and buckets
i want someone who knows to tell me how they went in doing it....cos from what i hear u have to put the shims and buckets in then re bolt the cam on....then use a feeler gauge to check gaps...then take cam off...do it again..and so on....i just want to know how many times it takes normally....because its one thing to read a manual and it says do this until its all ok....but hearing from someone who has done it is different....same with my other question
like for example...when you change springs at home....u might have trouble undoing the main nut because normally its done with an air ratchet
i want those sorts of tips....stuff u wouldnt think to check before u start...  because in the end we are all here to learn a thing or 2 right? 
thanx Adam
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Location:
Canberra
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: Head Work
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Mon, 21 February 2005 10:31
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You should only have to change the shims once. Measure what you have, work out the difference in the required gap, add or subtract that from your current shim, and get the correct thickness shim & refit!
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