Re: [TECH] Cam shaft gears

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

Everything is easy with the right tools.  I just installed Autotech HD
springs in my 16v head and once I got the hang of Chris DeLong's funky tool
(hey, it worked though!!), it was a breeze.  As far as the cams are
concerned, the ONLY way to install the new cams is in the same
position/manner the old ones were installed.  I don't think you can install
cams any other way than the right way.  The gears need to be pressed off
which, again, is a breeze with the right tool.  Don't use a hammer or
anything, find someone with a press or a puller that won't harm the end of
the cam or the gears.  Lastly, a little tip, if you haven't already, replace
the timing chain.  Cheap and nice to know that it is new.  If you want, you
can find a set of 2.0L cam gears and the valve train will be quieter.  Where
are you?  HTH!!

Dave

> I am swapping out the stock cams on my 1.8 head. I have Autotech cams I
> am trying to put in.
>
> 1.) Can't I just take out the old cams and put the new cams in the same
> way (lobe position).
>
> 2.) And about the damn gears!? How do you get them off the old cams and
> on the news cams?
>
> 3.) What about springs? Are they hard to replace?
>
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