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318is93

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« on: March 23, 2008, 09:00:15 PM »
Can someone who has experience with removing/installing M42 cylinder heads and the valvetrain please pm me? I'll be putting my motor back together here within the next few weeks and I have some questions!

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« Reply #1 on: March 24, 2008, 12:39:48 PM »
Biggest problem with the valvetrain is the cams.
Being hollow they can snap if you remove or install one cap at a time. You need to clamp it down equally a little at a time. Otherwise, it is pretty straightforward from any other head.
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« Reply #2 on: March 24, 2008, 11:26:44 PM »
yeah, i've had one snap before. make sure its fully resting in each cradle...  what kinda questions you need answered?
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« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2008, 01:17:28 AM »
I think I have everything now. I'm just waiting on parts and then i'll actually be doing it so something might pop up later. :)