Polishing the cam tower housing?
#1
Racer
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Polishing the cam tower housing?
I've seen a number of pics on here with very nicely polished cam covers. I would like to do that, but I understand that removing and replacing the camshaft can be difficult with a high probability of damage. For those of you who have taken the plunge, do you strip the whole thing down, or just polish with the camshaft in it?
#2
Rainman
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The camshaft housing is super easy to remove.
The only chance of damage is if you drop the thing.
Removing the cam from the housing is also super easy.
If you have done a 944 belt job before, removing the cam tower should take I don't know...30 minutes?
The only chance of damage is if you drop the thing.
Removing the cam from the housing is also super easy.
If you have done a 944 belt job before, removing the cam tower should take I don't know...30 minutes?
#6
Racer
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#7
Racer
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Thanks, guys! Mission accomplished! The Haynes manual made it sound like a job that requires special tools and an experienced mechanic. Now to find where that valve spacer dropped...
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Racer
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#12
FWIW I've recently begun to prep my cam cover for a tidy up too (except ill be painting not polishing). Mine looked in similar condition as yours. To get it to this stage took me about 30 mins with some mild aluminum cleaner and a laundry brush.
#14
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Glass bead works really well. I thought about buying the Harbor Freight unit but instead purchased a similar bench top unit from Eastwood. Before and after pictures below for reference.
And after some polishing and clear coat. These things can clean up really nicely!
-Justin
And after some polishing and clear coat. These things can clean up really nicely!
-Justin