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Originally posted by Gilly
DON'T remove ALL the bridges at one time, only ONE at a time, you can crack the cam otherwise.
Gilly
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Gilly,
Regarding your comment, please explain how removing all bridges can crack the camshaft. Don't they all get removed when overhauling the head?
Another related question that I have raised previously in posts regarding head work on the M103 (and similar engines). Just when should the cam bearings be torqued down? Before the head is installed (and head bolts torqued) or after? I have raised this question due to concerns with any slight distortion of the head when torquing the head down possibly damaging a previously installed and torqued camshaft. My instincts suggest it would be preferable to install the camshaft after head bolts are torqued.
Your thoughts on this would be appreciated. Thanks,
Greg
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