i'm gonna install my Mivec S1 cams tomorrow and i was wondering if there are any last tips anyone can give me. i watched the cam install video and i read the cam install guide on evomoto so i have a pretty good idea on what steps are involved. i also read the thread about bleeding the lifters. i'm pretty sure i have all the necessary tools to complete the installation including a 14mm allen socket, rtv, assembly lube, zip ties, timing belt tool, etc. i'm also gonna install my APR Head Studs. i'm pretty confident i can complete this install, but i was just wondering if there is anything i'm missing or any extra steps i should keep in mind? what is the estimated time on the install? i've done all the mods on my car and my bike myself so i feel that i'm pretty mechanically sound.

 

The first time I did a cam install it took me a long time, the second time was much faster. I just used the instructions on evomoto. I can't think of any special tips or tricks. It helps to have impact tools to loosen the cam gear bolts, use lots of zip ties, don't get oil on the timing belt. I was a PITA triing to get the cam bearing fastners off. I smacked my fingers so many times with the rubber mallet.

 

what do you mean by impact tools? do you mean like a mallet to hit the wrench to loosen the bolts? i'm aiming to complete the install within 5 hours. is that accomplishable for a first timer?

 

Impact tools are air tools for the most part that deliver mad torque to help break bolts loose. There's electric ones too. Not really needed to do cams though.

It helps to have someone that's done the install before help you out.

 

5 hours should be enough time! Let us know how it went.

 

i guess my last question before beginning the install is would it be bad for me to spray pb blaster on any parts?

 

Tip of the day, If your not comfortable doing something dont do it ! Goodluck on the install, What is PB blaster like some kind of cleaner?

 

pb blaster is used to loosen up rusted nuts and bolts to make them easier to remove.

 

cam bolts will not be all rusted like your exhaust bolts typically are. PB blaster should not be needed.

 

IF "IF" you touched the cams with your finger i would go ahead and spray them just so those dont rust, but if you dont touch them with your fingers it shouldnt be a problem

 

Why are you changing your head bolts? I would suggest not doing it, to not risk unseating the gasket.

 

On my DSM I couldn't get the sprocket bolt out of either cam using conventional wrenches. They were very tight. So, I agree with the advice recommending having impact tools available.

 

PB blaster was all the rage with mechanics a few years ago. It is made to be used on rusted bolts. So, of course, I had to have some. It comes in a white spray can. Well, get that stuff on your hands and smell it for a week. I call it skunk in a can.

 

Again, impact tools are not needed. Neither is PB Blaster. Make sure you got some assembly lube and deisel fuel.

 

okay so the intake cam bolt was easy to take off. i'm stuck on the exhaust cam bolt. it's impossible to remove and i have no impact tools available. any suggestions or am i just gonna have to muscle it out?