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WWest 1 replied to the thread Oil pan secondary valve.With the AFM deleted I agree with plugging the pressure relief inside the oil pan. It is not needed with AFM removed and a plug will...
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WMy guess is that it goes a long way toward masking the oil pressure losses of worn cam bearings.
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.When you torque the other bolts take a small open end wrench or whatever tool you can get in there with. Test the tool you need to use...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread 6L80 to 10L90 swap? Seeking insight on a 10 speed transmission upgrade.Wow, that is very fast service. I hope it gives you everything you are looking for. Keep us posted on the new tranny and your driving...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Noise from engine 1997 Tahoe 5.7.That would save a ton of work.
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Noise from engine 1997 Tahoe 5.7.I had a flex plate crack, had the odd noise at the rear of the engine. Tranny has to be slid back to change it, nothing fun about that...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.I have never seen a pick up tube with more than 1 Oring. Maybe a previous owner doubled them up? GM does not make lifters, have not...
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WJesus I almost wish you wouldn't have said all this. :Big Laugh: :sad72: I'm already waayyyy too deep now.
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.The cam looks fine to me, if you don't think it is good have a shop polish it, it will look brand new again. Roller cams last one heck...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.Unless there is hidden damage not shown in the photo that is what used roller cams look like. With roller lifters they do not wear...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.I always remove the oil pan and replace the Oring on the pick up tube. Since you have the timing cover and cam out you can remove the...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.Geotrash Dave nailed it and I forgot to point this out. When you pull the heads coolant will seep into the head bolt holes in the...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.If this is all new to you there are a few things to be aware of. Torquing the NEW head bolts has several steps. I found the easiest...
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.The tensioner is a wear part so I was assuming you would replace it?
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WWest 1 replied to the thread Is This Camshaft Reusable? Or Too Pitted?.First align your timing sprockets so they are in the perfect position, marks aligned properly. This sets you up for the future install...
