Swapping engines

[LoneWolfGal]

I had another look at the pad through a lighted magnifying glass and still couldn't see much wear when I pushed the chain aside. Wish I could see the bottom pad, because they generally have more wear than the top pad. As long as I'm wishing, I also wish I knew if the engine had any cam deviation. If indeed the pads are the newer type and have almost no wear, it wouldn't make sense to replace them. I guess the only way to know for sure is to pull the cams and have a closer look. If the pads are fine I'll stick the cams back in and leave bank 2 alone.

[LoneWolfGal]

JFP and other folks who've done this procedure, do you see anything wrong with my reasoning in my last two posts?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by LoneWolfGal

JFP and other folks who've done this procedure, do you see anything wrong with my reasoning in my last two posts?

My only comment would be that you have come this far, you have the tools and the new parts, and the engine is out and accessible; this is the time to do any and all of the maintenance that becomes a real pain when the engine is back in the car, which could also eliminate any regrets later.

[LoneWolfGal]

The cam retainer is now retaining the cams, with the help of a couple 10mm M6 bolts.

[LoneWolfGal]

Originally Posted by JFP in PA

My only comment would be that you have come this far, you have the tools and the new parts, and the engine is out and accessible; this is the time to do any and all of the maintenance that becomes a real pain when the engine is back in the car, which could also eliminate any regrets later.

I can't argue with that. So far, I've followed your advice to the letter, including springing for the Solution (even though I kicked and screamed about it). As a result, I'll have the best 986 in the poorhouse!