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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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How many of you did your own install of cams, how hard was it, any tricks? If you had it done, what do the shops charge? Thanks for all the help!
 
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How many of you did your own install of cams, how hard was it, any tricks? If you had it done, what do the shops charge? Thanks for all the help!
How much the shops charge depends on the shop. Mine quoted four hours @ $85/hr. using adjustable pushrods. I did it myself and re-used the stock pushrods.

For DIY, read the sections in the service manual that pertain to this job. Then read these write-ups:

Cam write-up 1


Cam write-up 2

One guy had a major problem because his cams were made wrong. Go to last page for a summary:

Problem report
 

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