02GF74
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 07:35 AM |
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crossflow cam followers
as somoen said yesterday block needs to be upside down to remove cam and then fit them..... but would it be possible to do with engine in place and
use 8 magnets to hold the follwers in place? how likely is that going to work?
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Marcus
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 07:39 AM |
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That might work, but getting magnets down the pushrod holes without sticking to the iron block may be an issue 
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Marcus
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 07:40 AM |
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Ok just realised you can get magnets on sticks! DOH!
Try it and let us know.
Marcus
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 07:45 AM |
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No - you will have to get the engine out and turn it over - the joys of a built-in cam...
You're going to have to remove all the front covers anyway, then the timing gears & chain, then withdraw the cam towards the front of the
car - do you have an engine's-worth of space in front of the engine?
Are you replacing the cam, or just doing some maintenance? If you're replacing it then you'll need a new set of followers anyway,
otherwise you'll just wear away your nice new cam prematurely.
rgds,
David
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britishtrident
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 08:07 AM |
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Possible but probably no time saved
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 08:15 AM |
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...and just think of the joy you will feel when one or more of the followers drops off its magnet and falls down into the sump... 
[Edited on 10/5/06 by David Jenkins]
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britishtrident
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 08:20 AM |
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Sump would have to be off anyway --- removing the sump in situ on kent engine is possible but a bit tricky, I used to have a special tool for getting
to two back bolts out.
[Edited on 10/5/06 by britishtrident]
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 08:23 AM |
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I have spent several merry sessions lying under my car, trying to replace those 2 bolts at the back of the sump... 
An absolute bar-steward.
Mr O2F... believe us - you'll regret trying to change the cam with the engine in place! And it's such a straightforward job with the
engine out and on a proper stand.
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flyingkiwi
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 09:08 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
I have spent several merry sessions lying under my car, trying to replace those 2 bolts at the back of the sump...
An absolute bar-steward.
After asking around I modified the plate that fits between the engine and gearbox (had to modify it to fit the type 9) and once thats out the way the
back two bolts are easily removed.
Was looking at the bottom end of my crossflow yesterday, tying to find a rather suspect knocking noise. Turns out the no 1 cylinder big end bearings
fubar.
Contemplated removing the crank and cam in situ. No chance to do either. So engine out again!!!!!
The amount of time and effort you would spend trying to remove the cam in situ would most definately outweigh the time it takes to whip out the engine
and stick it on a bench (that is if you have an engine hoist)!
Oh yeah, anyone out there have a nice shinny 1600 crank???? or want's a 1700 xflow???
Chris
It Runs!!!!! Bring on the SVA!
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02GF74
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 09:37 AM |
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ok, I am convinced, the cam get's wrapped up and stored for later..... 
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 10/5/06 at 02:58 PM |
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done it before with some dobs of grease holding the follower up
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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