Update to hotcam install...
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Update to hotcam install...
Ok, well here are pictures from today and yesterday. As of right now I'm stuck trying to get the crank hub back on.
All the new parts!!!
The hotcam
Hotcam lopes lubed with Assembly Lube.
Oil put on first couple of journals and then put on others before going into the block
Cam part way in
Cam is in!
Timing chain back on with timing marks lined up
Front of the engine all done.
Lifters put back in
Remaining 4 lifters soaking in oil
Liftervalley all put together
Me working when someone else got ahold of the camera, haha
Long block all put together
Stock LT4 gaskets (BAD!!! $20 a set)
Performance LT4 gaskets ($20 EACH!!)
Intake all RTV'ed up
Intake on and ready to torque down.
Front of the intake with rtv squeezing out before torquing
Back of the intake with rtv squeezing out before torquing
[Modified by GlockLT4, 12:47 AM 1/21/2004]
[Modified by GlockLT4, 2:44 AM 1/21/2004]
[Modified by GlockLT4, 2:45 AM 1/21/2004]
All the new parts!!!
The hotcam
Hotcam lopes lubed with Assembly Lube.
Oil put on first couple of journals and then put on others before going into the block
Cam part way in
Cam is in!
Timing chain back on with timing marks lined up
Front of the engine all done.
Lifters put back in
Remaining 4 lifters soaking in oil
Liftervalley all put together
Me working when someone else got ahold of the camera, haha
Long block all put together
Stock LT4 gaskets (BAD!!! $20 a set)
Performance LT4 gaskets ($20 EACH!!)
Intake all RTV'ed up
Intake on and ready to torque down.
Front of the intake with rtv squeezing out before torquing
Back of the intake with rtv squeezing out before torquing
[Modified by GlockLT4, 12:47 AM 1/21/2004]
[Modified by GlockLT4, 2:44 AM 1/21/2004]
[Modified by GlockLT4, 2:45 AM 1/21/2004]
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Re: Update to hotcam install... (meyre1)
Damn Glock ~ do you have stock in RTV? I know it takes a good amount to seal the end rails but ~ HOLY COW!!!! :eek:
:lolg: Just bustin on ya buddy!
~ Purp
:lolg: Just bustin on ya buddy!
~ Purp
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Re: Update to hotcam install... (ericcer)
Make sure you wait 24 hours before firing it up to allow for the rtv glue to completely cure or else it may leak later.
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Re: Update to hotcam install... (PurpleC4)
Damn Glock ~ do you have stock in RTV? I know it takes a good amount to seal the end rails but ~ HOLY COW!!!! :eek:
:lolg: Just bustin on ya buddy!
~ Purp
:lolg: Just bustin on ya buddy!
~ Purp
But yes, i did use more than you have to... i just wanted to be sure that it sealed up nicely. I had to clean up all the grime that was left over from the original leak and I'd like to keep it nice and clean :).
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Re: Update to hotcam install... (GlockLT4)
Stock LT4 gaskets (BAD!!! $20 a set)
Performance LT4 gaskets ($20 EACH!!)
Performance LT4 gaskets ($20 EACH!!)
Looking good. You'll like the cam. At the stock idle speed, it'll have some lope to it.
I feel your pain/joy/whatever. My engine is spread all over my garage while the cylinder heads are being ported and I'm installing a new Canton oil pan. :)
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Re: Update to hotcam install... (96GS#007)
Regarding the above pics, keep in mind the stock gaskets are matched to the stock intake manifold ports. In other words, unless you ported the intake manifold to match the GMPP "77" style gaskets in the second pic, the intake manifold is still blocking the top portion of the port on the cylinder head. Lots of folks miss this "minor detail".
Looking good. You'll like the cam. At the stock idle speed, it'll have some lope to it.
I feel your pain/joy/whatever. My engine is spread all over my garage while the cylinder heads are being ported and I'm installing a new Canton oil pan. :)
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Re: Update to hotcam install... (GlockLT4)
Nice job.. except for one flaw..
A close look at the timing cover reveals that you've goofed up the water pump seal. The gasket material has pushed out from the seal. You will now enjoy a nifty oil leak if you don't replace this seal. Trust me. I've had the same thing happen.
The leak shouldn't be very big, but you will notice the drips on the garage floor after a few days of running.
The water pump seal needs a little special attention when installing.
Hopefully I'm not seeing your pics correctly. Perhaps others who have had the same thing happen to them could take a look and chime in.
EDIT: The picture with the best view is the semi-sideways one of the installed timing cover (it's lit the best). Looks like the top of the seal has folded out. Again, I truly hope this a mistake on my part. But if not then at least you'll have a good read on any new oil leaks.
[Modified by Dan Parker '96, 1:32 PM 1/21/2004]
A close look at the timing cover reveals that you've goofed up the water pump seal. The gasket material has pushed out from the seal. You will now enjoy a nifty oil leak if you don't replace this seal. Trust me. I've had the same thing happen.
The leak shouldn't be very big, but you will notice the drips on the garage floor after a few days of running.
The water pump seal needs a little special attention when installing.
Hopefully I'm not seeing your pics correctly. Perhaps others who have had the same thing happen to them could take a look and chime in.
EDIT: The picture with the best view is the semi-sideways one of the installed timing cover (it's lit the best). Looks like the top of the seal has folded out. Again, I truly hope this a mistake on my part. But if not then at least you'll have a good read on any new oil leaks.
[Modified by Dan Parker '96, 1:32 PM 1/21/2004]
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Re: Update to hotcam install... (Dan Parker '96)
Nice job.. except for one flaw..
A close look at the timing cover reveals that you've goofed up the water pump seal. The gasket material has pushed out from the seal. You will now enjoy a nifty oil leak if you don't replace this seal. Trust me. I've had the same thing happen.
The leak shouldn't be very big, but you will notice the drips on the garage floor after a few days of running.
The water pump seal needs a little special attention when installing.
Hopefully I'm not seeing your pics correctly. Perhaps others who have had the same thing happen to them could take a look and chime in.
EDIT: The picture with the best view is the semi-sideways one of the installed timing cover (it's lit the best). Looks like the top of the seal has folded out. Again, I truly hope this a mistake on my part. But if not then at least you'll have a good read on any new oil leaks.
[Modified by Dan Parker '96, 1:32 PM 1/21/2004]
A close look at the timing cover reveals that you've goofed up the water pump seal. The gasket material has pushed out from the seal. You will now enjoy a nifty oil leak if you don't replace this seal. Trust me. I've had the same thing happen.
The leak shouldn't be very big, but you will notice the drips on the garage floor after a few days of running.
The water pump seal needs a little special attention when installing.
Hopefully I'm not seeing your pics correctly. Perhaps others who have had the same thing happen to them could take a look and chime in.
EDIT: The picture with the best view is the semi-sideways one of the installed timing cover (it's lit the best). Looks like the top of the seal has folded out. Again, I truly hope this a mistake on my part. But if not then at least you'll have a good read on any new oil leaks.
[Modified by Dan Parker '96, 1:32 PM 1/21/2004]