Fitting Cams.....

[Mint-VTR]

i am wanting to fit cams to my vtr, and whilst im there do the cambelt and water pump.
basically what do i need, locking set, belts, general sockets. how does the tentioner on a 90bhp silvertop work?
Any guides available?:geek:

[boz]

you want need cams matey, just a cam ;)

im sure there will be a guide on here some where mate.
as for tools, you will need a range of spanners and sockets.
a full set will suffice along with ratchets etc
timing belt, tensioners,
never done one on a vtr before, just helped out with vts's.
you will need a dti to clock the cam in as well.

best person to ask is williamsvts send him a pm, im sure he will point you in the right direction ;)

[Mint-VTR]

do you know if i need to lock the engine up or not?

[Predator_R32]

8 cams one camshaft ;)

[Mint-VTR]

true haha, none of this 16 valve poo :D

[boz]

yep, you have to lock the crank so the pistons are at tdc or top dead centre, then set the cam to the recommended lift.

you lock the crank by fitting a pin, or long series allen key into the flaywheel from the block side of the engine ;)

it explains it all in a haynes manual, good by and help if you dont already have one ;)

standalone is the boy ;)

[boz]

mite as well fit new lifters, springs and valve oil seals, new head gasket, head bolts, cam seal etc.

[Mint-VTR]

ok thanks alot, dunno about the HG and valve oil seals seems alot of work and money, where abouts is the locking hole do you know?

[toms_vtr]

put in a vts engine (y)
ding woorrrrrr

[Mint-VTR]

oh yeah and as for the cams do the just undo the bolts and it comes off or it there a special routine?

[boz]

its all in the haynes manual mate ;)
they come in really handy, step by step guide with pics as well ;)

its hard to explain where it is, i will try and get a pic for you ;)