cam tensioner project
04-17-2007 | 10:48 PM
#31
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 248
Likes: 0
From: Germantown, MD
Originally Posted by gtroth
--most of the gasket lies on the flat plane, along the long edges. Where it bends up off of that plane - that's where you are supposed to use sealant.
For the J-tube, I just couldn't pay ~$130 for that. Mine looked pristine, but I don't know.
New bolts are going to cost a fortune (~$26ea for short, ~$12ea for long.), and if they are not bent or twisted, I would use them.
--edit just noticed you are talking about the Rennsport bolts. I don't know what those cost.
For the J-tube, I just couldn't pay ~$130 for that. Mine looked pristine, but I don't know.
New bolts are going to cost a fortune (~$26ea for short, ~$12ea for long.), and if they are not bent or twisted, I would use them.
--edit just noticed you are talking about the Rennsport bolts. I don't know what those cost.
04-18-2007 | 02:13 AM
#32
Thread Starter
Captain Obvious
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 6,420
Likes: 2
From: Ontario, Canada
My j-tube looked pristine too...I didn't see the need to replace either...I've heard that some become cracked (?).
I posted my tensioner project a month or so ago with some pics if it'll help ya. Just search my name and you'll find it.
I posted my tensioner project a month or so ago with some pics if it'll help ya. Just search my name and you'll find it.
04-18-2007 | 10:17 AM
#33
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,285
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
Originally Posted by gtroth
For the J-tube, I just couldn't pay ~$130 for that. Mine looked pristine, but I don't know.
New bolts are going to cost a fortune (~$26ea for short, ~$12ea for long.), and if they are not bent or twisted, I would use them.
--edit just noticed you are talking about the Rennsport bolts. I don't know what those cost.
New bolts are going to cost a fortune (~$26ea for short, ~$12ea for long.), and if they are not bent or twisted, I would use them.
--edit just noticed you are talking about the Rennsport bolts. I don't know what those cost.
Thanks though!
05-06-2007 | 02:32 PM
#34
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,285
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
I'm in the middle of this project right now. Ordering my parts today. Pads, Gasket Set, and Rennspeed Bolts. No J-Tube for me; mine still looks great.
Couple questions.
1. Do I need to replace the crush washers on the J-Tube?
2. Can the valve cover be sand blasted? The paint on mine bubbled on the underneath side and cracked off into the cam area with pieces laying everywhere. Would it be ok to sandblast the underneath side, or should I use Brake Kleen to remove the paint?
Couple questions.
1. Do I need to replace the crush washers on the J-Tube?
2. Can the valve cover be sand blasted? The paint on mine bubbled on the underneath side and cracked off into the cam area with pieces laying everywhere. Would it be ok to sandblast the underneath side, or should I use Brake Kleen to remove the paint?
05-06-2007 | 09:25 PM
#36
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,926
Likes: 0
From: Hampton Roads, VA
Originally Posted by CarbonRevo
I'm in the middle of this project right now. Ordering my parts today. Pads, Gasket Set, and Rennspeed Bolts. No J-Tube for me; mine still looks great.
Couple questions.
1. Do I need to replace the crush washers on the J-Tube?
2. Can the valve cover be sand blasted? The paint on mine bubbled on the underneath side and cracked off into the cam area with pieces laying everywhere. Would it be ok to sandblast the underneath side, or should I use Brake Kleen to remove the paint?
Couple questions.
1. Do I need to replace the crush washers on the J-Tube?
2. Can the valve cover be sand blasted? The paint on mine bubbled on the underneath side and cracked off into the cam area with pieces laying everywhere. Would it be ok to sandblast the underneath side, or should I use Brake Kleen to remove the paint?
sand blasting the under-side is just fine.
05-06-2007 | 11:25 PM
#37
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,285
Likes: 0
From: Kansas City
Gtroth- At the time I asked, I was unaware that 944online had them. I picked some up with my order at 0.55 cents each.
Were the valve covers factory painted this silver? If so, some people ought to be pulling theres and re-doing it as these paint chips could cause some problems if bad enough. I'm going to leave mine bare until summer when I can get it powdercoated, or must I seal it to keep from ruining the cover?
Thanks
Were the valve covers factory painted this silver? If so, some people ought to be pulling theres and re-doing it as these paint chips could cause some problems if bad enough. I'm going to leave mine bare until summer when I can get it powdercoated, or must I seal it to keep from ruining the cover?
Thanks
