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Originally Posted by BYprodriver
Great work! You didn't post your cars mileage but unless it's under 50K the cam chain wear pads probably need to be replaced with the longer wearing wear pads. this will make the engine run much smoother especially at high rpms.  |
BYprodriver:
My 07 CS is getting closer to the 60k mark and it's running great, but I was not aware the the cam chain wear pads should be replace around the 50k mark.
It seems that the procedure to replace the cam chain wear pads are the same steps that are used to replaced the IMS: mentioned here numerous times "lock the crank at TDC, lock the cams (with the special tool), then remove the variocam actuators and replace the wear pads" perhaps with the upgraded LN billet machined ones.
Question: Is the tool to lock the cams the only special tool required? Is this a straight forward job that can be accomplished by a DIY with standard tools?
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