Cam Swapout On 98 - Need Help!!!!!
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From: JACKSONVILLE FL
Cam Swapout On 98 - Need Help!!!!!
Hey Guys Thanks For The Help!!! Just Got Front End Tore Down But Need To Know What Is Best Spring Compressor Tool To Use On All Springs With Heads In The Car. I Am Doing Cam Swap Only And Am Concerned About Spring Tool Clearance With Fire Wall. In Addition Can I Reuse The Crank Bolt....i Used My Imact To Remove....any Other Tips You Guys Found On The Swap That Might Be Helpful....thanks Kevin
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Do not reuse your crank bolt. I would suggest using a longer version of the crank bolt to get the pulley back on. I didn't and I messed up the first few threads in the crank. If I ever do a cam swap again, I plan on using the GM tool to seat the pulley and pinning the crank so it won't come off. Using a bolt to seat the pulley is not the best method as is puts a lot of stress on the threads.
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Originally Posted by ANTHONYCORVETTE
Hey Guys Thanks For The Help!!! Just Got Front End Tore Down But Need To Know What Is Best Spring Compressor Tool To Use On All Springs With Heads In The Car. I Am Doing Cam Swap Only And Am Concerned About Spring Tool Clearance With Fire Wall. In Addition Can I Reuse The Crank Bolt....i Used My Imact To Remove....any Other Tips You Guys Found On The Swap That Might Be Helpful....thanks Kevin
I went to NAPA and got their spring comp. It's a little hand held screw type. I have done 3 springs swaps with it, it works great and it's only $30. Do you have the air hose and compr. to hold the valves up while changing springs?
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yes i have a compressor but was going to bring each piston up 2 at a time to make work. with the napa spring compressor- was there enough clearance on the back cylinders and the firewall. also who sell the longer bolt to get dampner on...thanks kevin
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Originally Posted by ANTHONYCORVETTE
yes i have a compressor but was going to bring each piston up 2 at a time to make work. with the napa spring compressor- was there enough clearance on the back cylinders and the firewall. also who sell the longer bolt to get dampner on...thanks kevin
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who sell the longer bolt...anybody and how do you lock the flexplate with the a4 or has anybody used a regulated impact to put a new stock bolt back on.....bottom line how critical is this issue....thanks kevin. 
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From: No more yankee my wankee, the Donger is tired!
Use the stock bolt to pull the crank pulley back on. Get a ARP crank bolt and use some locktite on it. You should be alright.
I think I got my ARP bolt from Texas Speed.
I think I got my ARP bolt from Texas Speed.
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