Anyone Have Problems With A Cam Install?
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Instructor
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Anyone Have Problems With A Cam Install?
has anyone had a problem with their car after a cam install? i am not referring to a problem that resulted in selecting the wrong cam. like surging or loss of driveability. i mean simple mechanical problems like;
leaks (oil or coolant)
paint scratched
exterior parts not put back properly
i just want to know what to keep an eye out for once i get my car back.
tks, dal
Melting Slicks
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From: READING PA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
has anyone had a problem with their car after a cam install? i am not referring to a problem that resulted in selecting the wrong cam. like surging or loss of driveability. i mean simple mechanical problems like;
leaks (oil or coolant)
paint scratched
exterior parts not put back properly
i just want to know what to keep an eye out for once i get my car back.
tks, dal
no leaks, all parts put back together and great power. The only problem is bucking at low speeds and surges. I did not bring it back as Im getting a pro tune in a few weeks. This is not from selecting a real big cam or a totally wrong pick from some guy over the phone. I believe my problem is all in the tune and experts have told me so. I hope you have a PRO TUNER doing the install or on hand to tune after the mechanic is
done installing the cam.
Melting Slicks
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From: Avon Park FLORIDA
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
One thing you missed. The tune. The guy did a great job on the install
no leaks, all parts put back together and great power. The only problem is bucking at low speeds and surges. I did not bring it back as Im getting a pro tune in a few weeks. This is not from selecting a real big cam or a totally wrong pick from some guy over the phone. I believe my problem is all in the tune and experts have told me so. I hope you have a PRO TUNER doing the install or on hand to tune after the mechanic is
done installing the cam.
no leaks, all parts put back together and great power. The only problem is bucking at low speeds and surges. I did not bring it back as Im getting a pro tune in a few weeks. This is not from selecting a real big cam or a totally wrong pick from some guy over the phone. I believe my problem is all in the tune and experts have told me so. I hope you have a PRO TUNER doing the install or on hand to tune after the mechanic is
done installing the cam.
He will do a great Job, don't forget to feed him!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Houston TX
St. Jude Donor '11
I sliced open the o-ring to the oil pump pickup upon re-assembly. The symptom was a ticking from #7 when it warmed up. Everything had to come back off to put in a new o-ring... The reason is airated oil hits #7 first and prevents the lifte from pumping up. Make sure to put the o-ring on the pickup and insert the pickup into the pump, do not leave the o-ring in the pump recess and attempt to insert the pickup.
Safety Car
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From: Opelika Alabama
why don't you ask the installer? and tell him you don't EXPECT to have any probelms, with a COMPETENT mechanic there should'nt be any problems, if you don't trust the shop don't let them do the work!
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
One thing you missed. The tune. The guy did a great job on the install
no leaks, all parts put back together and great power. The only problem is bucking at low speeds and surges. I did not bring it back as Im getting a pro tune in a few weeks. This is not from selecting a real big cam or a totally wrong pick from some guy over the phone. I believe my problem is all in the tune and experts have told me so. I hope you have a PRO TUNER doing the install or on hand to tune after the mechanic is
done installing the cam.
no leaks, all parts put back together and great power. The only problem is bucking at low speeds and surges. I did not bring it back as Im getting a pro tune in a few weeks. This is not from selecting a real big cam or a totally wrong pick from some guy over the phone. I believe my problem is all in the tune and experts have told me so. I hope you have a PRO TUNER doing the install or on hand to tune after the mechanic is
done installing the cam.
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Instructor
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well no one "expects" to have problems or you would not use that shop. i am just trying to get a feel for real world hiccups that can happen anytime you tap into a motor. however it sounds like if you have a good mechanic and a good tuner it should all be okay..
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When i picked up my car after the cam install, i drove it 300 miles within 2 days just to make sure there was no problems. And i mean i drove it hard. Not a single problem so far, except the enormous smile. Your gonna love that rumble.
