Swapping engines

[LoneWolfGal]

I'm shelving the issue with the insubordinate top mechanism for a while, because my cam timing kit arrived today. It's much larger and heavier than the IMS kits. I'm very pleased with the quality of the Chinese parts. Not sure what those long tools are used for, but I don't think I'll be using them during this procedure. Perhaps someone can shed some light on their function. Tomorrow I'm going to press this kit into service. Putting the top in service mode can wait until the new pads are installed and the cams are timed. Lexi, my Jack Russell Terrier, is eyeballing the kit with skepticism in the photo, but I think it's well worth $97.

[piper6909]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

Lexi, my Jack Russell Terrier, is eyeballing the kit with skepticism

Awww Lexi!

Never underestimate a dog's intuition!

[Gilles]

The long white nylon tool is used to insert the pistons circlip during assembly

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by Gilles

The long white nylon tool is used to insert the pistons circlip during assembly

I'll take your word for it. It's unlikely I'll ever have to try it out. As for the other tool, the black tube is metal.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by Gilles

The long white nylon tool is used to insert the pistons circlip during assembly

The long white nylon tool is used to align the connecting rods with the piston pin openings in the pistons before the black metal tool is used to insert the piston pin retaining clips.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

The long white nylon tool is used to align the connecting rods with the piston pin openings in the pistons before the black metal tool is used to insert the piston pin retaining clips.

Thanks, JFP. They probably won't get any use unless I loan the kit. Here's another question for you: I removed the three chain tensioners during the IMS installation and I haven't put them back. I haven't seen it explicitly stated, but I figured I should hold off reinstalling them until after the new cam chain pads are in place, during the timing procedure. Correct?.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

Thanks, JFP. They probably won't get any use unless I loan the kit. Here's another question for you: I removed the three chain tensioners during the IMS installation and I haven't put them back. I haven't seen it explicitly stated, but I figured I should hold off reinstalling them until after the new cam chain pads are in place, during the timing procedure. Correct?.

Leave them out until everything is back together and you are read to do cam allocation.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

Leave them out until everything is back together and you are read to do cam allocation.

That's what I thought. Thanks for confirming.