Replacing Camshaft

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eric91xj

NAXJA Forum User

• Jul 27, 2003

• #1

Hey,

Question is, when putting a new cam in my '91 4.0 with 225k or so on it, must i replace the cam bearings too or can i just put the cam in. I have heard they are pressed in and that would be a real b*tch to have to do.

thanx,

Eric

 

Eagle

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Terra Firma

• Jul 27, 2003

• #2

You should always replace the bearings when replacing the camshaft. With the block in the chassis it is, indeed, a female dog of a job.

 

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eric91xj

NAXJA Forum User

• Jul 27, 2003

• #3

i kinda knew someone was gonna say that, i was just looking for the easy way out. thanx man

 

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rixXJphx

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phoenix

• Jul 27, 2003

• #4

Why are you putting in a new cam?

Cams usually last as long as the bottom end of an engine, at which time the whole block is pulled and machined in a shop. The shop will *usually* press in new cam bearings as a part of the basic job.