My slooowww build thread. Take 2.
#46
Cam seals/Timing belt question
So I recently got my timing belt and cam seals done, I'd say no more than 10k miles ago. If I were to decide to do the TT head gasket and ARP headstuds...can these current cam seals and timing belt be reused or do I need to replace them with new ones?
edit: knowing the history of the motor and the timing belt I'd feel OKAY, reusing the belt for at least a while and then replacing it maybe 20k down the road. The cam seals though?
double edit: now thinking of cam gears...thoughts?
edit: knowing the history of the motor and the timing belt I'd feel OKAY, reusing the belt for at least a while and then replacing it maybe 20k down the road. The cam seals though?
double edit: now thinking of cam gears...thoughts?
Last edited by ashtray; 07-25-13 at 10:51 AM.
#47
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I would say the cam seals would be fine, but they're only a few bucks each and for peace of mind you can probably replace them. They are very simple to install, just pop the cam gears off, remove the old rubber band seal and put the new ones on. Check out the video named Jeffs: Servicing a 2JZ engine part two. He shows this method. There is also a separate video by Jeff on how to properly change the cam seal on a VVTI engine (yes, they're a lot different).
#48
I would say the cam seals would be fine, but they're only a few bucks each and for peace of mind you can probably replace them. They are very simple to install, just pop the cam gears off, remove the old rubber band seal and put the new ones on. Check out the video named Jeffs: Servicing a 2JZ engine part two. He shows this method. There is also a separate video by Jeff on how to properly change the cam seal on a VVTI engine (yes, they're a lot different).
Does anyone know where to get a dizzy cover for after the distributor delete? I've seen a bunch of nice metal ones does anyone know? I think I'm doing the GTE ecu and COP conversion install tonight or tomorrow.
Last edited by ashtray; 07-25-13 at 04:11 PM.
#54
Quick update...just picked up this undivided manifold for practically highway robbery. A great guy gave me a great deal. BUT...my current TiAL wastegate does not match up at all...ideas? It's an XSpower manifold. Hate if you must, could not pass up on the deal and for the numbers I'm gonna be running it'll do perfectly fine.
Oh and the turbo sits fine. Thankfully no clocking will need to be done.
Oh and the turbo sits fine. Thankfully no clocking will need to be done.
Last edited by ashtray; 08-04-13 at 08:22 PM.
#58
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yeah what Gerb said you can try re-drilling the flange, or making/buying an adapter plate, or cutting it off and welding it.
The xs power manifold is fine, I still have it on my car including the xs wastegate that would bolt on there and they work for me, but since you have a nice tial its worth chopping it off and you would need the new one to weld on which is what most end up doing.
The xs power manifold is fine, I still have it on my car including the xs wastegate that would bolt on there and they work for me, but since you have a nice tial its worth chopping it off and you would need the new one to weld on which is what most end up doing.
#60
Since you got a good deal, you can sell that sucker and probably end up on the upside of the deal and a bit wiser...