Thanks mate,
I've got all day today to get stuck into it.
I'll try and keep the stupid questions to a minimum
Ok, I will be around all day to help confuse you and the Geritol set will also chime in after they get up.
All jokes aside for [for maybe 30 seconds]. There are NO stupid questions . The problem is effectively communicating exactly what the question or problem is . The damper puller is a good example of not really making your point clear.
This job is incredibly challenging and you can EASILY fuk your engine up . This is why I am trying to be adamant about some of the things you need to do . It really takes a steady and skilled hand to remove and install the cam without F###ing the bearings up . I am confident you can do it providing you follow my previous instructions.
One secret is to remove it incredibly slowly . It may take you 20 minutes to pull it out and you will also get tired while removing it, so when you do, simply GENTLY let it go and rest for a few minutes . The cam lobes will only damage the bearings if you drag them across the bearings, however, it is best and safest if you can get the cam journals on the bearings before you let it go.
After the cam is around half way out, do NOT let go unless the cam journals are in the bearings, because at that point, the leverage of the cam on the bearings at can dent a bearing if the lobes are inside the bearing and not the journals.
Also, do NOT rotate the cam as you remove it.
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