My car has 210,000 miles on it.
I'm getting ready to have the head reworked on the deutchee-wagon, and I need to know if it will make a difference as to whether or not I replace the camshaft before or after I have the head reworked? I'm also wondering what would be standard operating procedure when replacing the cam- what other valve train components should be replaced (besides the rocker arms, lifters, valve stem seals, and valve guides). Should the valve springs be re- placed? Also, after having replaced the aforestated components, would it be O.K. to drive the car to the local shop (35 miles)to have spacers installed if needed?

Thanks,

Joe Slemp

Joe,
We are more than happy to help you with performance related stuff in here. However, this is a question better addressed to Benzmac in the Tech Help forum.

Lee

The 86 could always use a new set of valve springs when doing any major head work. The oringinal springs have been known to break from time to time. I would have the shop install the cam as well as new rocker arms. The reason for this is if the shims are too big it will hold a valve open too far and cause a burned valve.

Good luck

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