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22-03-2009, 12:12pm
WTF!
Just checked my camshaft clearence (all within spec at 35000k) and stripped one of the headcover bolts (even though used a torque wrench at 10lb /ft) - @@#$@% So what took about an hour has now taken 4.
I need to take remove one of the camshaft journal holders and on loosening the bolts the LHS of the cam was lifting out of the bearing. i assume this is because the cam chain still had tension at the other end.
The manual doesn't mention this happening.
Any hints on how to stop it happening - is it simply looseing the cam chain - if so how is this done with the hydraulic tensioners?
Im not rebuilding- just removing the top holder so i can retap the ruined thread without getting shit in the engine.
Also on reassembly the manual doesn't mention using locktight on the journal holder bolts. I would have thought it was necessary?
thanks in advance for any help.
Cheers
steven
Just checked my camshaft clearence (all within spec at 35000k) and stripped one of the headcover bolts (even though used a torque wrench at 10lb /ft) - @@#$@% So what took about an hour has now taken 4.
I need to take remove one of the camshaft journal holders and on loosening the bolts the LHS of the cam was lifting out of the bearing. i assume this is because the cam chain still had tension at the other end.
The manual doesn't mention this happening.
Any hints on how to stop it happening - is it simply looseing the cam chain - if so how is this done with the hydraulic tensioners?
Im not rebuilding- just removing the top holder so i can retap the ruined thread without getting shit in the engine.
Also on reassembly the manual doesn't mention using locktight on the journal holder bolts. I would have thought it was necessary?
thanks in advance for any help.
Cheers
steven