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03-16-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jcman

Chris real important tools you would need to do this job is a crank lock pin, cam locks and the cam socket, and alot of time.

Report back, I'll be here as always.

And I believe you'd also need T40029 (Locating Dome for Ladder Frame) when you put the new cam lobe back?

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03-17-2013, 03:46 AM

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Don't think a new head is required.

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Originally Posted by 2.7Lturbo

sorry about your loss, but this is all to common in 3L land... a new cam will prob set you back 1K... but worse, dont you need a new head as the caps are ground for that specific head/cam combo :/

I have been unable to find a reference requiring a new head. The service manuals simply provide the procedure for installing a new camshaft. It is also generally commonly known that new lifters are required with a new camshaft. If you choose to go with a used head and use the camshaft from the used head, make sure you use the same lifters matched to the same cam lobes when you install them in your head.

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03-17-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SloopJohnB@mac.com

the cam caps are drilled to the head. if they are damaged you can replace them.

but you are right, you can just replace the cams and lifters, just be careful with those caps!