Big Dave

I got the new cam gears and timing belt installed today. I photographed and documented the process here....(scroll all the way down to the menu item called "Setting Basic Timing Of The Cams).

http://www.928oc.org/928oc_michigan/tbelt.html

Jim_H

Damn nice work there Dave. Nice write up too. Do you have a cousin or brother named Tony?

Garth S

Good stuff! So what happened to overcome the previous chapter of cams not wanting to turn?

Big Dave

I just used a big 27mm crescent wrench on the cams. They turned with a familiar level of pressure. I guess it takes more than 65 Nm of force to turn them with new springs and somewhat empty lifters.

AO

Good on you mate!

I was busy today too, but don't have write up yet, but I did take pictures!!!!!!, so I will post soon.

Let me know when you're ready to drop that beast in. I can help anynight for the next 2 weeks. You got my number.

Bill Ball

Big Dave:

Very inspiring stuff - using the right tools and all. Anticipating the day of the Big VROOM!

UKKid35

Brilliant write up, with great pics.

Personnally I found that the cam clamps, Special Tools 9226, are not neccessary, just clamp the bearing caps gradually making sure you are aware of where the forces from the valve springs are acting.

However, I really do recommend using the cam shaft seal tools, special tools 9233 and 9234, as you have done, I did mine without and it was horrible. I have been expecting oil leaks to start at any moment, though amazingly nearly 18,000 later and no sign as yet.

Big Dave

Thanks guys. I'll be dialing in the precise valve timing probably tonight.

Andrew: I should be ready to drop it in by the end of the week. I'm waiting for a new oil pan gasket to arrive (since I pulled the pan back off to chase a missing washer).

ErnestSw

Imo000

UKKid35 "Personnally I found that the cam clamps, Special Tools 9226, are not neccessary, just clamp the bearing caps gradually making sure you are aware of where the forces from the valve springs are acting."

I agree with you 100%. I did the same way with my '85 3 years ago.


Big Dave,

Excellent write up. Gives me falshbacks from 3 years ago, except I did the same thing with the engine in the car.

Big Dave

I'm happy to report that precise valve timing has now been set. I'll get a page up detailing the procedure soon.

jyoon

very nice pics and write up. you make it seem so easy.

Bill Ball

Ditto.

NeedPorscheSpeed

Congratulations, Big Dave. I really enjoyed reading your extensive, excellent documentation of your repair work.