camshaft removel

richard

looking at getting my cams done at piper im sure this has been asked before but has anybody got a how to guide ive looked at the dutch one but couldnt seem to find it im sure i read it was fairly easy? any help pictures etc would be great thanks

vocky

it's quite easy, use the locking tool £50 :roll: , then simply unbolt the cam chain cogs and remove the bearing caps

richard

thanks vocky were is the best place to get the locking tool from?

daaaaavek

you'll find 'em on eBay ..

richard

thanks guys how does the camshaft locking tool work?does it hold the sprockets in place with the chain still attached allowing you to undo bolts on camshaft sprockets then undo caps on camshafts and remove?????????is there anything to remember when refitting?just want all the facts before i do it i did do my own timing chain so as long as i know how i quess i can do it and this is the best site for info thanks again guys

n17ves

Basically what you said - The camshaft locking tool holds the camshafts in place alowing you to undo the camshaft sprocket bolt and slide the sprocket off the camshaft with the chain still tight around the sprockets. This then allows you to undo all the bearing caps and remove the camshafts whilst retaining the timing.

To be honest you can get away with out it by keeping the chain taught (so it doesn't slip off the cranskshaft sprocket) using zip ties, although it is more tedious. Alternatively you can remove the timing cover to see where the chain is around the crankshaft sprocket.

vocky

you can either buy the locking tool or remove the lower timing chain cover and reset the timing after refitting the cams

richard

thanks for the info guys cheers.. last questions i promise i take it you set timing at TDC?and is there anything i should no when putting camshafts back in ie is there a wrong and right way or will it be obvious which way they go(best i take photos before i remove them)do you need any sort of sealing compound as im sure i read you use it at number 11 bearing cap and do they need running in or anything thanks again for any help this truely is a great site 😃

vocky

the cams are different lengths so you cannot get that wrong :lol:

you time it up with the cams at 10 + 2 'O' clock, the crank pulley has the mark to align too.

quite easy, just a pain to remove the lower timing cover.

you do need a sealant on the inlet cam end cover/bearing cap

you will get the running in paperwork with the cams cheers..