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Old 08-24-2005, 03:53 AM
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Well, I've been working a lot of 6 day weeks. I think next week will only be a 5 day. How long does it take to install cams? I wanna get the CTR cams in before It starts getting cold out and dark early.
Old 08-24-2005, 06:54 AM
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maybe an hour (depends on if it is SOHC or DOHC), just make sure you change the seals!!!!!
Old 08-24-2005, 06:57 AM
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B16 so dohc. Seals? You mean the cam seal? Or is there other seals? I'm already doin a new valve cover seal and plug seals.
Old 08-24-2005, 07:00 AM
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yes the cam seals
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and yea you have to change the valve cover seals once you take it off, also reccomended the spark plug grometts
Old 08-24-2005, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by VTEC-Power
and yea you have to change the valve cover seals once you take it off, also reccomended the spark plug grometts
you dont have to change the valve cover seal just because you took off the valve cover. I would rec. gettin honda bond though and an STR or Golden Eagle cam seal.
Old 08-24-2005, 08:13 AM
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Yea i got an oem valve cover gasket kit just because mines the original. I dunno I'm picky with stuff like that. If im gonna be doing something to my engine and along the way i can replace or fix a part I do it. And yea i got a golden eagle cam seal. And str is like bdl or something now.
Old 08-24-2005, 08:52 AM
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about an hour sounds right barring any timing problems. make sure you adjust your valves too!
Old 08-24-2005, 10:49 AM
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There is also one seal per cam at the cam gears that could use replacing since you're pulling the cams anyway. I'd replace those as well.
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if u don't have a bunch of plastic in your way.. 10 - 15 min. :rick:



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