steve_d Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Hi Is it possible to replace cam bearings without special tools? If so what is the prefered method and choice of 'make do' tools. The bearings are each different sizes so I assume there is a correct sequence for both removing them and fitting new. Are they fitted dry or with some sort of retaining compound (Loctite)? Many thanks in advance. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncmc Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I am no expert on this, but as I understand you could remove the old bearings, and fit the new ones at home. I think that they are just drifted or pressed in. However once fitted they have to be line reamed or honed (not too sure of the correct term) to get them all in line correctly. So, unless you have the ability to do that at home, its a machine shop job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Idris Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I hear they need line boring too, but I cannot see why? I also hear the Buick bearings fit and don't need honing? We need a grown up on this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikec Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 I just had some cam bearings done by acr, think they were about 80 quid supplied and fitted, though I may be a bit off on that as it had some other work done. If you buy the bearing shells there mostly finished size so don't need line boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discomark10 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hi, I just did mine this weekend, check out page 18. http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f42/3-5-v8-rebuild-203843-18.html my DIY jobie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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