For those who installed cams.
Originally Posted by sandm
I see a split purchase in the future if you can use it on more than one car?
thougths to rent it out to me when you are done to recoup some of the cash??
thougths to rent it out to me when you are done to recoup some of the cash??
The cam and head studs install is fairly easy if you know how to work on cars. i can do a basic cam install on the evo doing it the way i think it should be done is without that tensioner tool, just pull the tbelt off, in about two hours. If you do the head studs i recommend to just pull the head off and do it, this will add almost another two hours total but it will give you the piece of mind knowing it is done right. There are many people who do the "one by one " method without a problem so it is up to you. Good luck and if you have any quesrions feel free to PM me.
Originally Posted by sandm
I would like to know how it goes for you...I am planning on cams/gears in about 4 weeks.
did headstuds with the head still on and it was a piece of cake. follow the writeup on evolutionm and it takes about an hour to replace all of them with studs.
doing 10.5 hotside and the egt tap for the xedesmart in 3 weeks, but have a buddy that has a 4 post lift so it will be cake
did headstuds with the head still on and it was a piece of cake. follow the writeup on evolutionm and it takes about an hour to replace all of them with studs.
doing 10.5 hotside and the egt tap for the xedesmart in 3 weeks, but have a buddy that has a 4 post lift so it will be cake
thats good to hear your gettin some cams put it
, i'm gonna do mine as well as some other goodies as soon as i get it back from the dealer...its been there for almost a week, and its pissing me off 
GO to this link right here : http://www.otctools.com/frames-newcatalog.php3Type in Belt tensioner in the search bar. Scroll down and go the first one I believe its 6001 and that is the one you want. I bought mine from here last year for 8.55 plus shipping. I believe you have to call and place your order on the phone. Hope that helps.
you do not need to pull the head to do studs.. the arp studs are not torgue'd into the block.. the studs only get screwed in figer tight.. the torque comes from the nut..
and bleed the lifters.. pm me if you need info on bleeding.. its real easy..
and bleed the lifters.. pm me if you need info on bleeding.. its real easy..
Originally Posted by NIevo
Where in Idaho are you? This might be a plan.
down in meridian. would be interested in "renting" and paying shipping, unless you come down this way..
Originally Posted by SeanJhn9
thats good to hear your gettin some cams put it , i'm gonna do mine as well as some other goodies as soon as i get it back from the dealer...its been there for almost a week, and its pissing me off
, i'm gonna do mine as well as some other goodies as soon as i get it back from the dealer...its been there for almost a week, and its pissing me off 
Originally Posted by NIevo
I am getting ready to do my cam install following the EvoMoto write-up and was wondering if those of you that have done their own if they had anything to add to it that they found was easier. It says that you have to use the timing belt tool or it takes hours longer, is there a less expensive way than purchasing a $90 tool? Thanks for any help guys. BTW I am doing headstuds at the same time.
I would not recommend doing head studs at all. Do a small search and you will find that people had bigger failure rate with them than with out them. No stock EVO head studs have failed so far on sock turbo. Furthermore, the one by one way is wrong and in some cases will cause a leak.
Again search and you will know what I mean.
Originally Posted by HPF Tom
They were probably planning on taking the head all the way off. At that it's definitely an all day job and would cost $1100.
Tom
Tom
And the bad part about it he works at the Mitsubishi dealership and this was supposed to be a side job. He might as well have told me to come by during normal business hours for that price. Guess he needs to pay some bills or something....not on my dime though.
Here is a little info on bleeding the lifters
http://www.joe250.com/cars/evo/camshaftinstall.htm
AMS sells the timing tensioner tool for $34
http://www.automotosports.com/index_evo.asp
Just as a note, check the part numbers on the cams to make sure they are correct once you receive them. I didn't and ended up being without my car for a week because I received cams for a Talon/GSX
http://www.joe250.com/cars/evo/camshaftinstall.htm
AMS sells the timing tensioner tool for $34
http://www.automotosports.com/index_evo.asp
Just as a note, check the part numbers on the cams to make sure they are correct once you receive them. I didn't and ended up being without my car for a week because I received cams for a Talon/GSX
Originally Posted by 8thWonder
I'm having my cams done in a couple days as well. Are you replacing your head gasket as well? I'm wondering if I should while having it done...
the prob most people have is that they dont heat cycle them.. the big three dont pull heads to do studs.. i think they know more than us..
Originally Posted by Az3ar
I would not recommend doing head studs at all. Do a small search and you will find that people had bigger failure rate with them than with out them. No stock EVO head studs have failed so far on sock turbo. Furthermore, the one by one way is wrong and in some cases will cause a leak.
Again search and you will know what I mean.
Again search and you will know what I mean.
